Originally Posted by
Lynn Petrie
When you inspect an attic and there is no floor in the attic. How do you inspect it ? Or do you put in your report that you could not inspect the attic becuase there was no flooring? Or do you take the chance and walk through the insulation and hope you walk on the joists ? The reason I am asking is becasue I did an inspection about a month ago and the homeowner called and said if found some wires that should have been written up because they were not in a junction box. But what if you do not see those wires ? The attached picture is the attic and the owner said if found the wires back in the attic where the insulation is.
If I can see the ceiling joist and I can maintain a 3-point contact at all times, I will walk an attic with no walk boards. If it is covered with insulation and I do not have a clue as to what I might be stepping on, I will not risk it. Safety first!