NAHI Standards of Practice

  8. Attached Garage(s)/Carport(s)

8.1    Components for Inspection.
 
8.1.1 Exterior and interior walls and ceilings, floors, windows, doors, roof, and foundation.
 
8.1.2 Electrical system and components.
 
8.1.3 Plumbing system and components.
 
8.1.4 Heating systems or units.
 
8.2 Procedures for Inspection.
 
The Inspector will:

8.2.1 Identify type and material of door(s), exterior walls, roof (if applicable), and other items to be inspected.
 
8.2.2 Observe the condition and function of listed components; electric, plumbing, heating and similar systems.
 
8.2.3 Inspect vehicle doors for type, general condition, and intended function by manual operation or by the use of permanently affixed opener(s).
 
8.3 Limitations.

The Inspector is not required to:

8.3.1 Inspect or operate equipment housed in the garage area except as otherwise addressed in the Standards.
 
8.3.2 Verify or certify safe operation of any auto reverse or related safety function(s) of a vehicle door.

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