| 10.1 | Components for Inspection. | ||
| 10.1.1 | Visible water supply lines. | ||
| 10.1.2 | Visible waste/soil and vent lines. | ||
| 10.1.3 | Fixtures and faucets. | ||
| 10.1.4 | Domestic hot water system and fuel source. | ||
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| 10.2 | Procedures for Inspection. | ||
| The Inspector will: |
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| 10.2.1 | Identify material of the main line and water supply lines. | ||
| 10.2.2 | Verify the presence of a main water supply valve. | ||
| 10.2.3 | Identify type of sanitary waste piping. | ||
| 10.2.4 | Identify type and capacity of domestic water heating unit(s). | ||
| 10.2.5 | Inspect the condition of accessible and visible water and waste lines. | ||
| 10.2.6 | Inspect and operate fixtures and faucets. | ||
| 10.2.7 | Inspect and operate the domestic hot water system. | ||
| 10.2.8 | Inspect and operate drain pumps and waste ejector pumps when possible. | ||
| 10.2.9 | Test the water supply for functional flow. | ||
| 10.2.10 | Test waste lines from sinks, tubs and showers for functional drainage. | ||
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| 10.3 | Limitations. | ||
The Inspector is not required to: |
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| 10.3.1 | Operate any main, branch or fixture valve, except faucets, or determine water temperature. | ||
| 10.3.2 | Inspect any system that is shut-down or secured. | ||
| 10.3.3 | Inspect any plumbing components not readily accessible. | ||
| 10.3.4 | Inspect any exterior plumbing components or interior or exterior drain systems. | ||
| 10.3.5 | Inspect interior fire sprinkler systems. | ||
| 10.3.6 | Evaluate the potability of any water supply. | ||
| 10.3.7 | Inspect water conditioning equipment, including softener and filter systems. | ||
| 10.3.8 | Operate freestanding or built-in appliances. | ||
| 10.3.9 | Inspect private water supply systems. | ||
| 10.3.10 | Test shower pans, tub and shower surrounds, or enclosures for leakage. | ||
| 10.3.11 | Inspect gas supply system for materials, installation or leakage. | ||
| 10.3.12 | Evaluate the condition and operation of water wells and related pressure tanks and pumps; the quality or quantity of water from on-site water supplies; or the condition and operation of on-site sewage disposal systems such as cesspools, septic tanks, drain fields, related underground piping, conduit, cisterns, and equipment. | ||
| 10.3.13 | Inspect and operate fixtures and faucets if the flow end of the faucet is connected to an appliance. | ||
| 10.3.14 | Record location of any on-site visible fuel tanks within or directly adjacent to structure. | ||
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