Home Inspector Safety Tip

The most important, and also the least expensive item in your home are smoke detectors. These small devices detect smoke and notify occupants with a loud and piercing alarm. CREIA recommends that smoke detectors be installed on the ceiling (or within 12” of the highest part of a wall adjacent to the ceiling) of every floor level and in every bedroom.

In addition to smoke detectors, a permanently installed fire sprinkler system help to extinguish a fire once that fire starts. These systems are generally required on larger homes and in rural areas and may be required on all homes by the building department as a part of that building department’s safety standards. Like the name hints, fire sprinklers spray higher pressure water onto an active fire located in range of a sprinkler head. These systems are considerably more expensive to install in a home as compared to smoke detectors but the price may be offset by home insurance rate reductions; talk to your insurance agent for details.

Making a fire escape plan and practicing that plan costs nothing and may be the single most important thing you can do for you and your family’s safety. For those who live in a two story house, having a roll-up fire escape ladder in each occupied bedroom may mean the difference between life and death. For those with small children, teach your children how to open the window as part of an in-home fire drill. Also, place bedroom furniture close to or directly under windows to make it easier for small children and the elderly to get to a window in case of a fire.

About Steve Zivolich and Guaranteed Property Inspections: www.gpinspect.com

Steve Zivolich, M.A., the owner/operator of Guaranteed Property Inspection and Mold Investigation Inc. has been providing property and environmental inspections for over 13 years in Orange County and Southern California.

Steve Z. has performed over 6,000 home inspections, mold, energy and environmental inspections and is fully certified and insured to meet all your inspection needs. He personally provides all field inspection services and as a result is able to maintain the highest Better Business Bureau rating of A+.

Steve has extensive training and years of experience as a home, mold, energy and environmental inspector that will guarantee that you receive the most thorough, state of the art and comprehensive inspection that follows current industry standards of practice and codes of ethics, a true value and education at a fair price. He conducts every inspection, as if he were moving his own family into the property. Steve also backs up every home inspection with a 90 day warranty, that is purchased on your behalf from American Home Warranty Association.

Unlike other home inspection companies, who will need to refer you to an environmental and/or energy audit contractor, Steve is a nationally certified expert that can handle the job without making you jump through hoops to hire additional people before the end of your inspection period, including the areas of: mold, asbestos, allergens, child safety, radon, formaldehyde, energy, EMF, water quality, and VOC's. As a result of his advanced training, he is able to offer a FREE energy audit and FREE mold investigation as well, with each home inspection.
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Please take the time to read through Steve's home inspector credentials and qualifications as this is so important when hiring an inspector. Don't focus on price alone, focus on value, quality, experience and professionalism. When you hire an inspector, any inspector, you are hiring their individual knowledge, experience and qualifications so make sure you hire the best, not just the cheapest. We are confident that you will be Steve's next satisfied customer.