ASHI Standards of Practice

  11. INSULATION & VENTILATION

11.1   The inspector shall:

1. inspect:
   1. the insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces.
   2. the ventilation of attics and foundation areas.
   3. the mechanical ventilation systems.
2. describe:
   1. the insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces.
   2. the absence of insulation in unfinished spaces at conditioned surfaces.
      
      

11.2   The inspector is NOT required to:

1. disturb insulation or vapor retarders.
2. determine indoor air quality.

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