Pictures of Plumbing Defects Discovered during a Home Inspection

This is a picture showing improper use of
plastic piping in conjunction with copper
plumbing fittings, that will lead to leakage.
Repairs will be recommended

In this picture, the exterior sill cock is not
properly sealed against water infiltration
and missing a handle.

Pictured here, evidence of water leakage
under sink at plumbing drain pipe, corroded
copper supply piping. Also, evidence of organic
growth that is consistent with mold.
Repairs will be recommended.

This is a picture of the improper connection of
the dishwasher drain hose to the drain pipe.

In this picture, the draft hood is missing on
the water heater. Additionally, there is a
connection of copper piping to steel water
heater fittings which can lead to galvanic
corrosion. There is no pipe leading from
the TPR (temperature pressure relief) valve.
TPR pipes should extend to within 6" of the
floor to guard against scalding.
Repairs will be recommended

Pictured here, copper piping attached to water
heater fitting will lead to galvanic corrosion.
Additionally, the required piping from the TPR
valve is missing. Repairs will be recommended

This is a picture of improper type union fitting
on drain piping. Repairs will be recommended.

Pictured here is an illegal S trap in a plumbing
drain. Repairs will be recommended.

In this picture, evidence of moisture below
water heater may be a sign of imminent water
heater failure. Repairs will be recommended

Pictured here is an improper type Y fitting on a
PVC drain pipe. Repairs will be recommended

This is a picture of a corroded toilet shut-off valve.

This is a picture of a water heater that has
major corrosion damage possibly from a damp
or wet location in the basement or leaking
water vessel at the base of the water heater.
Current condition of water heater indicates
that there are further problems in this location
of home. The water heater's lifespan is
reduced and should be monitored for further
deterioration. The remaining lifespan cannot be
determined but conditions such as this diminish
manufacturer's lifespan ratings.

Pictured here is a broken drain screen. Large
holes in the screen or uncovered drains can
pose a problem with large items entering the
drain and plugging the drain. This could also
pose a hazard for small children playing around
the drain. Repairs will be recommended

This is a picture of the bathroom sink with
large segments of chipping enamel on right
side of sink and in bowel near drain. Chipping
creates pockets for bacteria and possible rusting
stains, which can be difficult to keep clean.
Repairs will be recommended

In this picture the kitchen sink drain tail
connection on left side of bowl is missing and
the remaining piece is significantly corroded.
No connection to the drain piping system of
the house is visible at this point. This is a
hazard with sewer gas emanating from the
house plumbing, drain pipe system. In addition
to flooding the area under the sink, the possibility
of further damage to the building structure below
the kitchen, is very likely.
Repairs will be recommended

Pictured here, the water heater is missing the
temperature, pressure relief pipe extension tube.
The TPR extension is meant to reduce the
chance of scalding hot water splashing on a
person nearby, the water heater should have
the TPR valve activate. Common installatio
practice is the tube should extend down to
floor with 6 to 8 inches clearance over a drain
or pan to collect hot water.
Repairs will be recommended.

In this picture, the kitchen sink hand sprayer
will not fully retract into holder. This is caused
by improper routing of under-sink plumbing,
including supply lines to the faucet, supply
and drain hoses to the dishwasher and/or
wiring and plumbing to the garbage disposal.
The sprayer hose should normally hang
unrestricted and unobstructed under the sink
when not in use, allowing sprayer to properly
sit in its holder. Repeated attempts to force
the sprayer to sit properly can stress and
sometimes dislodge other components under
the sink, possibly resulting in under sink
flooding or leaks.
Repairs will be recommended

In this picture, the supply pipe is too long, or
the faucet is too short. Moisture could penetrate
and damage the wall board and framing.
Repairs will be recommended

In this picture, a broken toilet tank top
represents a potential safety-hazard.
Repairs will be recommended

In this picture we see, evidence of a roof
leak. Also, the heat vent appears to be
plastered or dry walled in place instead of
being inserted into an approved, double-walled
flashing, commonly termed a bucket.
Repairs will be recommended

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Pictures by Doug Edwards

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