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10. Foundations
All foundations must be adequate to withstand all
normal loads imposed. Stone and brick foundations are
acceptable if they are in good condition. The
appraiser must review the conditions in VC-8 for
evidence of conditions that could indicate safety or
structural deficiencies that may require repair.
> If the foundation is deficient, mark "YES" in VC-8
and prepare the appraisal "as-repaired" subject to
the repair of the deficiencies.
11. Crawl Space
To ensure against conditions that could cause the
property to deteriorate and seriously affect the
marketability of the property, it is required that:
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(3-6) o There must be adequate access to the crawl space;
the appraiser must be able to access the crawl
space for inspection. Access is defined as ability
to visually examine all areas the crawl space.
Specifically, the minimum distance is 18 inches.
o The floor joists must be sufficiently above ground
level to provide access for maintaining and
repairing ductwork and plumbing.
o The crawl space must be clear of all debris and
trash and must be properly vented.
o The crawl space must not be excessively damp and
must not have any water ponding.
> If these requirements are not met, mark 'YES" in
VC-8 and prepare the appraisal "as-repaired"
subject to repair of the deficiency.

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