Roofing - Inspector IS required to inspect
The Inspector IS required to observe and report on the systems and components herein.
- Roof covering materials.
- Roof penetrations and flashings.
- Chimneys
- Skylights
- Roof drainage components including gutters and downspouts.
- Observe and report evidence of water penetration.
- General structure of the roof from the readily accessible panels, doors or stairs or hatch
Roofing - Inspector IS NOT required to inspect
The Inspector IS NOT required to observe and report on the systems and components herein.
- Accessories that do not make up part of the roofing such as lightning arrestor systems, antennae, solar heating systems, de-icing equipment.
- Predict the service life expectancy of the roof.
- Inspect underground downspout diverter drainage pipes.
- Move or disturb insulation.
- Perform a water test.
- Warrant or certify or guarantee the roof.
- Walk on roofing where in judgement of the inspector could be dangerous or cause damage.