Plumbing Inspections

This lesson is designed to achieve the following objectives:

1. To equip home inspectors with essential knowledge about plumbing systems and their components.
2. To offer practical guidelines for evaluating the condition of plumbing systems frequently found in residential properties.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing this module, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize and explain the materials and components commonly used in water-supply systems.
2. Identify and describe the components typically found in drainage systems.
3. Detect and assess common conditions, concerns, and defects in plumbing systems.
4. Evaluate the performance of cold and hot water supply to various plumbing fixtures.
5. Assess the effectiveness of drainage from plumbing fixtures.
6. Understand and describe standard residential hot water-supply systems.
7. Identify and explain the components of gas-supply systems commonly found in homes.
8. Apply standard reporting practices to effectively communicate inspection findings to homebuyers.

This lesson aims to provide home inspectors with a comprehensive understanding of residential plumbing systems, enabling them to conduct thorough evaluations and deliver accurate and professional reports.