Roofing
The home inspector shall observe:
- roof coverings
- roof drainage systems
- flashings
- sky lights, chimneys and roof penetrations
- signs of leaks or abnormal condensation on building components
The home inspector shall also:
- describe the type of roof covering materials
- report the methods used to observe the roofing
Exterior
The home inspector shall observe:
- wall cladding, flashings and trim
- entryway doors and a representative number of windows
- garage door operators
- decks, balconies, stoops, steps, areaways, porches, and applicable railings
- eaves, soffits, and facias
- vegetation, grading, drainage, driveways, patios, walkways and retaining walls with respect to their effect on the condition of the building
The home inspector shall also:
- describe wall cladding materials
- operate all entryway doors and a representative number of windows
- operate garage doors manually or by using permanently installed controls for any garage door operator
- report whether or not any garage door operator will automatically reverse or stop when meeting reasonable resistance during closing
THESE STANDARDS OF PRACTICE ARE NOT INTENDED TO LIMIT THE HOME INSPECTOR FROM:
- reporting observations and conditions or rendering opinions of items in addition to those required in Purpose and Scope.
- excluding systems and components from the inspection if requested by the client, and so stated in the written contract