AII Standards of Practice

  12 - SYSTEM: INTERIORS

12.1 The inspector SHALL observe and report on: 

1. Wall, ceiling, and floor surfaces. 
2. Steps, stairways, balconies, and hand railings and guardrails. 
3. Cabinets and counters.
4. Closets.
5. Windows and doors including hardware. 
6. Fire resistant separation at chimneys, walls, ceilings, and doors between a dwelling unit and an attached garage. 
7. The operation of the auto-reverse safety features on automatic garage door openers from the installed operator mechanism (remote operator devices are not considered).
8. The presence of Glass that is not safety glass and location, where the area for visible markings is accessible and visible.
9. The presence or absence of smoke alarms including testing their operation through the installed manufacturer supplied test device, if accessible.

12.2 The inspector SHALL: 

10. Identify window types. 
11. Operate all accessible primary windows and interior doors. 
12. Report on visible signs of abnormal or harmful water leakage.

12.3 The inspector is NOT required to report on: 

13. Finishes on the interior walls, ceilings, and floors. 
14. Carpeting. 
15. Draperies, blinds, or other window treatments. 
16. Household appliances. 
17. Central vacuum, security or intercom systems.

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