TOPIC: Inspection checklist/software and insurance - getting started

Cameron, you are lucky! You get to use the inspection form you want. In Texas we have to use the TREC form 7-1A or 2 whatever it is now. You notice on HIP and other inspection software there is a Texas inspection report section and no other states versions. We are the only ones.
As far as appliances go, agreeing w/ Steve S, (attached appliances- built ins) how hard is it to turn on burners to say they are functioning and also test for an anti tip device which is crucial. Oven temp- set at 350 and set a thermostat inside-is temp accurate or not, is dishwasher functioning? Real hard (not), how bout checking if there is a high loop drain line from dishwasher- pretty simple, just look. Is range exhaust vent working? disposal? - turn them on. Does the disposal have that rubber shield at sink opening, if not you can see the blades? In Texas we are required to test basic kitchen appliances, not utility room appliances, not refrig(s). The microwave if attached is checked. Greg, you asked about microwave test bags. Nachi gives you a free one. I left it on too long and the house smelled like burnt popcorn. Just turn it on, is it functioning? You asked for info for checking appliances: here are blogs for anti tip and dishwasher drain high loops at my HIP website: www.jwkhomeinspections.com/blog/san-anto...nti-tip-bracket.html and
www.jwkhomeinspections.com/dishwasher-high-loop-drain-line.html
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Curiosity question:  how many anti-tip brackets do you find in place during an inspection? 

Anti Tip brackets.....  homes older than 10 years old, rarely.  Newer homes most of the time.  New homes almost always unless the builder hasn't installed yet.  Usually in a kitchen drawer with the manual.

Microwave tests bags....  www.nachi.org/tribbles.htm

Microwave leak detectors.....  www.nachi.org/microwaveovenleakdetectors2006.htm

Casey, Most of the time they are there. I do alot of new homes, so it seems there is more of an awareness lately for the need for it especially since the lawsuits, like against Sears. I have more missing high loop drains than missing anti tips, but on pre owned not really on new homes.

Anti tip brackets and dishwasher loop seem to go on most reports. It is like an open grounded outlet. Most common repeated issues for my reports.

Joe and Stephen, thank you for the links to the high loop drain question I had and the free testers.  With the microwave leak detector, does it come with instructions or how does it work?  I see microwave leak testers on the market that look like something you move around the frame of the door while it's running, but the clear engraved NACHI piece looks like some kind of award.