Kitchen sink light

[rbleich (Richard Bleich)]

This is a listing photo for tomorrow’s inspection. I have initial concerns about this light, but wanted other’s thoughts.

[bcawhern1 (Brian Cawhern, CMI)]

Back splash doesn’t match the counter top. Write hard.

What’s your concern? No lens, glass bulbs? Clearance?

[rbleich (Richard Bleich)]

@bcawhern1

Back splash doesn’t match the counter top. Write hard

The light fixture is nickel finish and the faucet is chrome.

@bcawhern1

What’s your concern? No lens, glass bulbs? Clearance?

Logic dictates that this would be similar to a luminary above a shower…damp location; in reach while soaking hands in Palmolive.

[mwilles (Martin Willes, CMI)]

You need to get out more.

[ruecker (Ryan Uecker)]

That would not make my report.

[sbridges2 (Scott Bridges)]

They tightened the screws on the switch plate covers too tight.

[rmeier2 (Robert Meier)]

@rbleich

Logic dictates that this would be similar to a luminary above a shower…damp location; in reach while soaking hands in Palmolive.

If this were a damp location then the switches and receptacles would require damp location covers.
Just for the record are those LED or actual incandescent lamps?

[mwilles (Martin Willes, CMI)]

Are inspectors actually reporting on relevant defects anymore? JFC.

[ddagostino (Dominic DAgostino, CMI HI3957)]

@sbridges2

They tightened the screws on the switch plate covers too tight

Those “unbreakable” vinyl cover plates just keep bending and warping with every turn of the screw.

[bcawhern1 (Brian Cawhern, CMI)]

If this works, I’m satisfied. I just hope the button does not pop out onto the counter top.

[rlewis5 (Roy Lewis, CERTIFIED MASTER INSPECTOR RETIRED)]

I think I make a thread about post like this.

[bnesbitt (Bryce Nesbitt)]

No air gap for the dishwasher.
Lights will shine into eyes of anyone using the sink.

[mwilles (Martin Willes, CMI)]

@bnesbitt

Lights will shine into eyes of anyone using the sink.

Like the lights shine down on a exhaust hood over a range. You folks out west sure are the sensitive type.

I’ll bet there’s a switch to turn the scary light off. Maybe the owner can install bulbs that better set the mood while washing dishes.

[bnesbitt (Bryce Nesbitt)]

@mwilles

Like the lights shine down on a exhaust hood over a range. You folks out west sure are the sensitive type.

The OP’s challenge was apparently to find something to complain about, from a generic Realty glam shot.

[mwilles (Martin Willes, CMI)]

@bnesbitt

The OP’s challenge was apparently to find something to complain about, from a generic Realty glam shot.

I don’t expect a home inspector charging $200 for an inspection is going to find anything more important than glaring lights over a sink.

[ryoung7 (ROBERT YOUNG, CMI)]

NEC 410.4(A) discusses damp and wet locations.
NEC 410.4 (D) discusses pendant fixture over a bathtub.
Those are the only references that I know of.

[kleonard (Kevin Leonard, CPI/CMI)]

Those are some pretty cool fixtures, hopefully they installed LED bulbs.

[rbleich (Richard Bleich)]

Seriously funny shit here. I admit, I’m still learning. But I’d rather look like an idiot to you all than my clients. Thanks for the responses.

[gwells (George Wells, CMI)]

@mwilles

Are inspectors actually reporting on relevant defects anymore? JFC.

There has been a big influx of inexperienced and poorly qualified inspectors in recent years. What you are seeing is the result of there being so many unqualified people in the business who shouldn’t be.

[rlewis5 (Roy Lewis, CERTIFIED MASTER INSPECTOR RETIRED)]

@gwells

There has been a big influx of inexperienced and poorly qualified inspectors in recent years. What you are seeing is the result of there being so many unqualified people in the business who shouldn’t be.

I agree with you George.