Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Work under this contract is for the comprehensive evaluation to preemptively identify potential structural issues, meticulously documenting the conditions with photographs of each unit. The inspector should be able to identify structural issues which lead to sagging roofs, uneven floor, or cracks that can cause water damage or allow pests to invade the housing unit. Fully inspect foundation, grading and drainage. The structural inspection/visual inspection to be carried out by a Licensed structural engineer to confirm the structural soundness of a home or building’s weight bearing elements such as framing, foundation, beams, columns, posts, or trusses, examination of foundation, grading and drainage, infrastructure, exterior wall, insulation and building envelope. Also examine the integrity of load bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing and foundation. Document whether the property needs work on a skeletal or foundation level. The report should include recommendations on the work that should be done. The structural Inspector shall be duly licensed to perform the above scope of work in accordance with the best inspection practices and procedures. HANO requests a detailed comprehensive report of all elements pertaining to the structural issues that lead to sagging roofs, uneven floors, or cracks that can cause water damage as well as the inferior construction, if any...
