| 13.1 | Components for Inspection. | ||
| 13.1.1 | Walls, ceilings, floors, windows, and doors. | ||
| 13.1.2 | Steps, stairways, balconies, railings. | ||
| 13.1.3 | Fireplaces. | ||
| 13.1.4 | Electric outlets and fixtures. | ||
| 13.1.5 | Plumbing fixtures and components. | ||
| 13.1.6 | Heating and cooling distribution. | ||
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| 13.2 | Procedures for Inspection. | ||
| The Inspector will: |
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| 13.2.1 | Observe the visible condition of the surfaces of walls, ceilings, and floors relative to structural integrity and evidence of water penetration. | ||
| 13.2.2 | Verify the presence of steps, stairways, balconies, handrails and guardrails and observe their condition. | ||
| 13.2.3 | Describe type, material, condition and operation of a representative number of windows, doors and their hardware. | ||
| 13.2.4 | Inspect the exterior condition of the kitchen cabinets and countertops. | ||
| 13.2.5 | Observe the condition of fireplaces, dampers, fire boxes and hearths readily visible. | ||
| 13.2.6 | Locate and observe a representative number of electrical outlets/fixtures and wiring in each room as described in Section 9. | ||
| 13.2.7 | Comment on presence or absence of smoke detectors. | ||
| 13.2.8 | Observe condition and operation of plumbing fixtures and components in each room as described in Section 10. | ||
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| 13.3 | Limitations. | ||
The Inspector is not required to: |
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| 13.3.1 | Ignite fires in a fireplace or stove to determine the adequacy of draft, perform a chimney smoke test, or inspect any solid fuel device in use. | ||
| 13.3.2 | Evaluate the installation or adequacy of inserts, wood burning stoves, or other modifications in a fireplace, stove, or chimney. | ||
| 13.3.3 | Determine clearance to combustibles in concealed areas. | ||
| 13.3.4 | Determine cosmetic condition of ceilings, walls, floor coverings, and components. | ||
| 13.3.5 | Determine if the bath and/or kitchen vent fan ducting exhausts air to exterior of house. | ||
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