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Wrong – The flashing of the roof-wall juncture was installed above the roof shingles instead of below the roof shingles; also no kickout flashing was installed.

Wrong – The flashing of the roof-wall juncture was installed above the roof shingles instead of below the roof shingles; also no kickout flashing was installed.
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Wrong – The flashing tape was not installed with a roller to completely adhere it to the OSB sheathing surface.

Wrong – The flashing tape was not installed with a roller to completely adhere it to the OSB sheathing surface.
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Wrong – The footers of this house were not deeper than the depth of scour during a flood, causing undermining of the foundation

Wrong – The footers of this house were not deeper than the depth of scour during a flood, causing undermining of the foundation
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Wrong – The footing drain pipe should end at least 10 feet from the foundation if above ground or should drain into a drywell or storm sewer.

Wrong – The footing drain pipe should end at least 10 feet from the foundation if above ground or should drain into a drywell or storm sewer.
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Wrong – The framing and wind baffle installation will not allow for required insulation depth.

Wrong – The framing and wind baffle installation will not allow for required insulation depth.
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Wrong – The framing will not allow for required insulation depth.

Wrong – The framing will not allow for required insulation depth.
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Wrong – The gable end wall failed because the rigid foam sheathing was not backed up by plywood or OSB.

Wrong – The gable end wall failed because the rigid foam sheathing was not backed up by plywood or OSB.
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Wrong – The gas water heater is left on during enclosure leakage testing, which could result in dangerous backdrafting of the water heater when the home is depressurized

Wrong – The gas water heater is left on during enclosure leakage testing, which could result in dangerous backdrafting of the water heater when the home is depressurized
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Wrong – The gravel surrounding the drain tile is too large and will let too much debris through

Wrong – The gravel surrounding the drain tile is too large and will let too much debris through
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Wrong – The house was not bolted to the foundation and shifted off the foundation during an earthquake.

Wrong – The house was not bolted to the foundation and shifted off the foundation during an earthquake.
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Wrong – The HVAC compressor was not adequately secured to an elevated platform and was washed away.

Wrong – The HVAC compressor was not adequately secured to an elevated platform and was washed away.
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Wrong – The installed recessed light is not ICAT labeled.

Wrong – The installed recessed light is not ICAT labeled.
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Wrong – The insulated concrete forms at the foundation do not have a damp-proof coating

Wrong – The insulated concrete forms at the foundation do not have a damp-proof coating
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Wrong – the interior seam of the branch duct to trunk duct juncture is sealed with mastic but there are gaps around the exterior seam that should also be sealed with mastic or metal tape.

Wrong – the interior seam of the branch duct to trunk duct juncture is sealed with mastic but there are gaps around the exterior seam that should also be sealed with mastic or metal tape.
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Wrong – The kitchen exhaust fan duct is attached to flex duct, which is prohibited by code.

Wrong – The kitchen exhaust fan duct is attached to flex duct, which is prohibited by code.
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Wrong – The lower flap on this dryer vent opening is missing, allowing rodents access.

Wrong – The lower flap on this dryer vent opening is missing, allowing rodents access.
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Wrong – The metal panels covering this roof used snaplocks and concealed fasteners that gave way in high winds.

Wrong – The metal panels covering this roof used snaplocks and concealed fasteners that gave way in high winds.
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Wrong – The metal shingles and battens were inadequately secured

Wrong – The metal shingles and battens were inadequately secured
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Wrong – The off-ridge roof vent on the right was poorly anchored and pulled off in high winds allowing water into the home.

Wrong – The off-ridge roof vent on the right was poorly anchored and pulled off in high winds allowing water into the home.
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Wrong – The open overhang with exposed timbers and unscreened vent holes make this roof more susceptible to ignition.

Wrong – The open overhang with exposed timbers and unscreened vent holes make this roof more susceptible to ignition.
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Wrong – The outer pane of this window broke under radiant exposure from a neighbor’s house that had ignited in a 2007 southern California wildfire.

Wrong – The outer pane of this window broke under radiant exposure from a neighbor’s house that had ignited in a 2007 southern California wildfire.
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Wrong – The plastic seal of the open end of this duct is ripped; the test measurement will overestimate the duct leakage if the temporary seals are not very carefully completed

Wrong – The plastic seal of the open end of this duct is ripped; the test measurement will overestimate the duct leakage if the temporary seals are not very carefully completed
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Wrong – The plumbing is not air sealed at the stud.

Wrong – The plumbing is not air sealed at the stud.
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Wrong – The polyethylene sheeting vapor barrier is not attached to the piers with mechanical fasteners

Wrong – The polyethylene sheeting vapor barrier is not attached to the piers with mechanical fasteners