Water service off, visual inspection: Water service for the humidifier is not turned on; we do not operate shut-off valves. Therefore, portions of the humidifier which require water for operation are visually inspected only.
Air handler inaccessible, no operation/inspection: The air handler is inaccessible, which prevents operation and inspection.
Maintained by local association: The humidifier appears to be maintained by local association and, therefore, is not inspected.
Shared with other units, unable to determine responsibility for operation/maintenance: The humidifier appears to be shared with other units. Therefore, the inspector is unable to determine responsibility for operation and maintenance.
Sealed cover, no access to interior: The service access cover is sealed. Therefore, the inspection is limited.
Condensate pump empty, no operation/inspection: The condensate pump is empty, which prevents operation and inspection. A condensate pump is required to discharge water which cannot be discharged by gravity.
Near/at end useful life, budget for replacement: The humidifier is near or at the end of its useful life. We recommend establishing a budget to replace the humidifier.
Past end useful life, budget for replacement: The humidifier is past the end of its useful life. We recommend establishing a budget to replace the humidifier.
Humidifier installed over furnace heat exchanger, leaking humidifier can damage furnace, consider relocation: The humidifier is installed over the furnace heat exchanger. In this location, a leaking humidifier can damage the furnace. Consider relocating the humidifier.