New Site Conditions Quiz Site Conditions Inspection Quiz 1 / 5 When conducting a home inspection, why do many inspectors choose to inspect retaining walls? To increase inspection fees if it was included in the original contract or SOP Due to client expectations and the potential of costly repairs Because retaining walls are always a structural concern To identify landscape design opportunities 2 / 5 When is it advisable to consider an engineered design for retaining walls? For any wall construction regardless of height Only for masonry walls Only for walls over 48 inches tall Only for wood and garden block walls 3 / 5 All of the following are typical defects in retaining walls EXCEPT: Spalling and efflorescence in masonry and concrete walls Lack of visible reinforcement (no tiebacks in wood walls) Lack of visible weep holes A retaining wall slanted at an angle toward the mass of soil behind it 4 / 5 How should a home inspection report address retaining walls that were NOT inspected? Recommend immediate replacement Provide an engineer approved design for potential repair Disclaim them and suggest a separate inspection Ignore the issue as it is not in the scope of a standard home inspection 5 / 5 Why might weep holes be reduced in size or blocked by dense fill behind the wall? To prevent water drainage To enhance the structural integrity of the wall Due to aesthetic considerations Because of the type of fill material Your score is The average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz