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Please note the following: Plumbing vent screen missing – Screens on these plumbing roof vents are not a code requirement and are installed at the builder's/roofer's discretion. It is common to see homes with or without these screens, and they would not be submitted for installation as part of a year-end report. Roof vents installed too close to the ridge – Manufacturer installation instructions state that roof vents should be located a minimum of 24 inches from the highest ridge and no less than 6 inches from any other ridge peak. Anything that falls outside of this standard should be included in the report. If the vent is within these tolerances, it would not be considered a deficiency. Can lights in contact with insulation – The E7ICAT can lights installed are rated by the manufacturer for direct contact with insulation because they are thermally protected and should not be included in a report. Please see the attached manufacturer specifications. Bathtub failed overflow test – Testing the overflow output while running the water would not be a proper assessment of the functionality of the unit. Hose bib anti-siphon valve leaking – These valves are designed to prevent water from reversing through the hose bib and into the water supply. The vacuum breaker contains a check valve that allows water to flow in one direction only. When the water is turned off, the check valve closes and prevents water from flowing back into the hose bib. Some spray when shutting off the valve is normal if a hose with a nozzle is attached due to pressure in the hose. Therefore, testing while attached to a pressure gauge or hose with a nozzle would not be considered the proper method. If the anti-siphon valve leaks when turned on without being under pressure, it would be appropriate to include it for repair. Precast expansion joints – When reporting settlement cracks near this joint, please include a close-up photo so the location can be reviewed. Cracks within the joint do not require action, while cracks along the edge may require further review and could be submitted for repair or touch-up. Self-closing hinges on entry doors – These are no longer required by the building code and would not be installed. Toilets installed on floating LVP flooring – Toilets installed on floating LVP flooring would not be tightened in the same manner as those installed on other flooring materials, as doing so could damage the flooring or restrict normal expansion and contraction. This has sometimes been misinterpreted as a loose toilet in inspection reports. If the toilet rocks during normal use, it is acceptable to include it in the report, and this should be noted in the description. Door frame openings caulking incomplete – The manufacturer installation instructions for the RevWood laminate flooring currently used by our construction teams state that flooring materials should not be caulked to allow for proper expansion and contraction. Moving forward, caulking will no longer be used on this flooring material. Front door and sidelight screw holes exposed – Covers or caps are not installed in these areas and would not be considered a deficiency. The thresholds are installed using countersunk Tapcon screws that fasten the threshold to the concrete. GFCI outlets missing stickers – Our electrical contractors have not found a written code requirement for these stickers. If you have supporting documentation, we would be happy to review it with our teams. Otherwise, these stickers are not installed on GFCI outlets. Caulking – After the homeowner's buyer's checklist submission, the home warranty covers caulking only in wet areas, such as around a toilet base, inside or around a tiled tub or shower, where a sink meets the countertop, and where a countertop meets the backsplash. Caulking in non-wet areas is considered routine homeowner maintenance. Examples include cabinets to the wall, trim or baseboards to the wall or floor, and the top of the backsplash where it meets the wall. It is acceptable to include these items in the report for the homeowner's awareness, but they should be advised that they are not warranty items. Window glass coppering – Please see the attached manufacturer information outlining what falls within acceptable warranty guidelines. If you find examples that fall outside these guidelines, please include them in your report for further review by the installer.