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Services and Standards of Practice (SOP)

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Air-Conditioning Systems

A. A home inspector shall inspect the Installed central and through-wall cooling systems. 

B. A home inspector shall describe energy sources and cooling methods by distinguishing characteristics and means of distribution.  

C. A home inspector is not required to:

     1. Inspect electronic air filters; or

     2. Determine the adequacy of the cooling system or distribution balance.

Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances

A. A home inspector shall visually inspect:

     1. System Components of fireplaces and solid burning appliances; and 

     2. Vent systems, flues and chimneys.

B. A home inspector shall describe:

     1.  Fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances;  and

     2.  Chimneys:

C. A home inspector is not required to:

     1. Inspect any of the following:

          a. Interiors of flues or chimneys:

          b. Firescreens and doors;

          c. Seals and gaskets;

          d. Automatic fuel feed devices;

          e. Mantels and fireplace surrounds;

          f.  Combustion make-up air devices; or

          g. Gravity-controlled and fan-assisted heat distribution assists:

     2. Ignite or extinguish fires;

     3. Determine draft characteristics; or

     4. Move fireplace inserts or stove or firebox contents.

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Interior

A. A home inspector shall visually inspect:

    1. Walls, ceilings and floors;

    2. Steps, stairways, and railings;

    3. Countertops and a representative number of installed cabinets;

    4. A representative number of doors and windows; and

    5. Garage doors and garage door operators.

B. A home inspector is not required to inspect;

    1. Paint, wallpaper, and other finish treatments;

    2. Carpeting;

     3. Window treatments;

     4. Central vacuum systems;

     5. Household appliances; or

     6. Recreational facilities.

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Insulation and Ventilation

A. A home inspector shall visually inspect:

     1. Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces;

     2. Ventilation of attics and foundation areas; and

     3. Mechanical ventilation systems. 

B.  A home inspector shall describe:

      1. Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces; and

      2. If applicable, the absence of insulation in unfinished spaces and conditioned surfaces.

C. A home inspector is not required to:

     1. Disturb insulation or vapor retarders; or

     2. Determine indoor air quality.

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