Interior- Inspector IS required to inspect
The Inspector IS required to observe and report on the systems and components herein.
- Floors, walls, ceilings and trim.
- Fire separating walls and party walls.
- Stairs, guards and railings.
- Observe condition of permanently installed counters and cabinets.
- Observe and report on any evidence of water penetration and condensation.
- The presence of smoke detectors.
- Randomly select and operate where reasonably accessible a representative number of doors and windows.
Interior - Inspector IS NOT required to inspect
The Inspector IS NOT required to observe and report on the systems and components herein.
- Treatments such as paint, wallpaper, carpeting, blinds, drapes, and other similar treatments.
- Kitchen, bathroom, and laundry appliances.
- Observe fireplace insert installation.
- Any items or facilities not directly related to the interior systems and components such as swimming pools, saunas, hot tubs, ponds and water falls.
- Move furniture, stored items, or any coverings like carpets or rugs in order to inspect the concealed floor structure.
- Move drop / suspended ceiling tiles.
- Operate or examine any sauna, steam-jenny, kiln, toaster, plug-in kitchen appliances, or other ancillary devices.
- Inspect elevators, remote controls, appliances, or any items not permanently installed.
- Examine or operate any above-ground, movable, freestanding, or non-permanently installed pool/spa, recreational equipment or self-contained equipment.