EXTERIOR
The inspector shall:

• A. Inspect:
  1. The exterior wall covering, flashing and trim.
  2. All exterior doors.
  3. Attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their associated railings.
  4. The eaves, soffits, and fascias where accessible from the ground level.
  5. The vegetation, grading, surface drainage, and retaining walls on the property when any of these are likely to adversely affect the building.
  6. Walkways, patios, and driveways leading to dwelling entrances.
• B. Describe the exterior wall covering.

ROOF SYSTEM
The inspector shall:

• A. Inspect:
  1. The roof covering.
  2. The roof drainage systems.
  3. The flashings.
  4. The skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations.
• B. Describe the roof covering and report the methods used to inspect the roof.

STRUCTURAL SYSTEM
The inspector shall:

• A. Inspect:
  1. The structural components including foundation and framing.
  2. By probing a representative number of structural components where deterioration is suspected or where clear indications of possible deterioration exist. Probing is NOT required when probing would damage any finished surface or where no deterioration is visible.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The inspector shall:

• A. Inspect:
  1. The service drop.
  2. The service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways.
  3. The service equipment and main disconnects.
  4. The service grounding.
  5. The interior components of service panels and sub panels.
  6. The conductors.
  7. The overcurrent protection devices.
  8. A representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles.
  9. The ground fault circuit interrupters.

HEATING SYSTEM
The inspector shall:

• A. Inspect:
  1. The installed heating equipment.
  2. The vent systems, flues, and chimneys.
• B. Describe
  1. The energy source.
  2. The heating method by its distinguishing characteristics.

FIREPLACES AND SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES
The inspector shall:

• A. Inspect:
  1. The system components.
  2. The vent systems, flues, and chimneys.

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
The inspector shall:

• A. Inspect the installed central and through-wall cooling equipment.

PLUMBING SYSTEMS
The inspector shall:

• A. Inspect:
  1. The interior water supply and distribution systems including all fixtures and faucets.
  2. The drain, waste and vent systems including all fixtures.
  3. The water heating equipment.
  4. The vent systems, flues, and chimneys.
  5. The fuel storage and fuel distribution systems.
  6. The drainage sumps, sump pumps, and related piping.

INSULATION AND VENTILATION
The inspector shall:

• A. Inspect:
  1. The insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces.
  2. The ventilation of attics and foundation areas.
  3. The mechanical ventilation systems.

INTERIOR
The inspector shall:

• A. Inspect:
  1. The walls, ceilings, and floors.
  2. The steps, stairways, and railings.
  3. The countertops and a representative number of installed cabinets.
  4. A representative number of doors and windows.
  5. Garage doors and garage door operators.