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3.1. Roof
3.2. Exterior
3.3. Basement, Foundation, Crawlspace & Structure 3.4. Heating
3.5. Cooling
3.6. Plumbing
3.7. Electrical
3.8. Fireplace
3.9. Attic, Insulation & Ventilation
3.10. Doors, Windows & Interior

4. Glossary of Terms

III. An inspection will not deal with aesthetic concerns, or what could be deemed matters of taste, cosmetic defects, etc.

IV. An inspection will not determine the suitability of the property for any use. V. An inspection does not determine the market value of the property or its marketability.

2.2. Exclusions:

I. The inspector is not required to determine:

A. the roof-covering materials;

B. the gutters;

A. the type of roof-covering materials.

3.2. Exterior I. The inspector shall inspect:

the property, where they may adversely affect the structure due to moisture intrusion.

A. any improper spacing between intermediate balusters, spindles and rails.

H. inspect underground utilities. I. inspect underground items. O. inspect drainfields or dry wells. P. determine the integrity of multiple-pane window glazing or thermal window seals.

A. the type of foundation; and B. the location of the access to the under-floor space.

C. operate sump pumps with inaccessible floats. D. identify the size, spacing, span or location or determine the adequacy of foundation bolting, bracing, joists, joist spans or support systems. E. provide any engineering or architectural service.

A. the location of the thermostat for the heating system; B. the energy source; and C. the heating method.

intakes, makeup air, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, electronic air

filters, geothermal systems, or solar heating systems.

E. activate heating, heat pump systems, or other heating systems

when ambient temperatures or other circumstances are not

H. verify thermostat calibration, heat anticipation, or automatic

setbacks, timers, programs or clocks.

II. The inspector shall describe:

G. the drain, waste and vent system; and H. drainage sump pumps with accessible floats.

E. the capacity of the water heating equipment, if labeled.

B. measure the capacity, temperature, age, life expectancy or

adequacy of the water heater.

D. determine the exact flow rate, volume, pressure, temperature or

adequacy of the water supply.

H. operate any valve.

I. test shower pans, tub and shower surrounds or enclosures for leakage or for functional overflow protection.

N. inspect wastewater treatment systems.

O. inspect water treatment systems or water filters.

U. determine the existence or condition of polybutylene, polyethylene, or similar plastic piping.

V. inspect or test for gas or fuel leaks, or indications thereof.

III. The inspector shall report as in need of correction:

D. cleanout doors and frames.

II. The inspector shall describe:

A. inspect the flue or vent system. B. inspect the interior of chimneys or flues, fire doors or screens, seals or gaskets, or mantels. G. inspect automatic fuel-fed devices. H. inspect combustion and/or make-up air devices.

III. The inspector shall report as in need of correction:

II. The inspector shall describe:

A. a garage vehicle door as manually-operated or installed with a garage door opener.

C. inspect central vacuum systems.

D. inspglazingect for safety .

J. inspect or operate equipment housed in the garage, except as otherwise noted. K. verify or certify the proper operation of any pressure-activated auto-reverse or related safety feature of a garage door.

L. operate or evaluate any security bar release and opening mechanisms, whether interior or exterior, including their

Q. inspect elevators.

R. inspect remote controls.

W. determine the adequacy of whirlpool or spa jets, water force, or bubble effects. X. determine the structural integrity or leakage of pools or spas.

• appliance: A household device operated by the use of electricity or gas. Not included in this definition are components covered under central heating, central cooling or plumbing.

• architectural service: Any practice involving the art and science of building design for construction of any structure or grouping of structures, and the use of space within and surrounding the structures or the design, design development, preparation of construction contract documents, and administration of the
construction contract.

between the ground and the underside of the lowest floor's structural component. • decorative: Ornamental; not required for the operation of essential systems or components of a home.

• describe: To report in writing a system or component by its type or other observed characteristics in order to distinguish it from other components used for the same purpose.

• examine: To visually look (see inspect).

• foundation: The base upon which the structure or wall rests, usually masonry, concrete or stone, and generally partially underground.

• household appliances: Kitchen and laundry appliances, room air conditioners, and similar appliances.

• identify: To notice and report.

• installed: Attached or connected such that the installed item requires

a tool for removal.

• readily accessible: A system or component that, in the judgment of the inspector, is capable of being safely observed without the
removal of obstacles, detachment or disengagement of connecting or securing devices, or other unsafe or difficult procedures to gain access.

• recreational facilities: Spas, saunas, steam baths, swimming pools, tennis courts, playground equipment, and other exercise, entertainment and athletic facilities.

• system: An assembly of various components which function as a whole. • technically exhaustive: A comprehensive and detailed examination beyond the scope of a real estate home inspection that would involve or include, but would not be limited to: dismantling, specialized knowledge or training, special equipment, measurements, calculations, testing, research, analysis, or other means.

• unsafe: In the inspector's opinion, a condition of an area, system, component or procedure that is judged to be a significant risk of injury during normal, day-to day use. The risk may be due to damage, deterioration, improper installation, or a change in accepted
residential construction standards.

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