FHA Loan Inspection Requirements

Paint
Lead based paint was commonly used in homes built prior to 1978 and can represent serious health concerns if peeling, chippings or flaking. HUD requires homes that were built prior to 1978 for such defective surfaces to be removed by an approved method scrapping and reapplying fresh paint over the areas.
Hand Rails
Railings
Hot Water Heater Pressure Relief Valves
Broken Windows
GFCI Outlets
Doors
Security Bars
Cracked (or Heaving) Pavement
Leaking Roof
Leaking Pipes
Heat Source
Flooring|
Mold
Attic and Crawl Spaces
Other Structures
Pools
Walls
Floor Surfaces
Water
Utilities
Wires
Heating Units
Air Conditioning Units
Defective Conditions
Missing Appliances
Septic Systems
Well
Roof
Require that the roof is water tight and shows no evidence of missing shingles, tiles, flashing or signs of leaking
Garage Doors
Plumbing
Underground Storage Tanks
Drainage
require the home to be graded so water (rain water) drains away from the homes exterior perimeter walls and does not pool / pond on the property.
Hazards
Wood Structural Components