Several of the homes I inspect are missing fire blocking protection, as seen in the photos above. Fire rated caulk is missing from around the electrical wiring and plumbing lines that pass through the basement or crawlspace ceiling. This helps prevent flames from spreading to other levels of the home if a fire should occur. Sometimes these areas are overlooked by the inspectors. This should be a red flag for the prospective home buyer. This is a requirement under the building codes for years to protect the owner and property.
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