Heating system
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(a)Home inspectors shall:
(1)describe the type of fuel, heating equipment and heating distribution system;
(2)operate the systems using thermostats;
(3)open readily accessible and operable access panels provided by the manufacturer or installer for routine homeowner maintenance;
(4)observe and report on the condition of normally operated controls and components of the systems;
(5)observe and report on visible flue pipes, dampers and related components for functional operation;
(6)observe and report on the presence of and the condition of a representative number of heat sources in each habitable space of the residential building;
(7)observe and report on the operation of fixed supplementary heat units;
(8)observe and report on visible components of vent systems, flues and chimneys.
(b)home inspectors are not required to:
(1)activate or operate the heating systems that do not respond to the thermostats or have been shut down;
(2)observe, evaluate and report on heat exchangers;
(3)observe and report on equipment or remove covers or panels that are not readily accessible;
(4)dismantle any equipment, controls or gauges;
(5)observe and report on the interior of chimney flues;
(6)observe and report on heating system accessories, such as humidifiers, air purifiers, motorized dampers and heat reclaimers;
(7)activate heating, heat pump systems or any other system when ambient temperatures or other circumstances are not conducive to safe operation or may damage the equipment;
(8)evaluate the type of material contained in insulation and/or wrapping of pipes, ducts, jackets and boilers;
(9)evaluate the capacity, adequacy or efficiency of a heating or cooling system;
(10)test or operate gas logs, built-in gas burning appliances, grills, stoves, space heaters or solar heating devices or systems;
(11)determine clearance to combustibles or adequacy of combustion air;
(12)test for gas leaks or carbon monoxide;
(13)observe and report on in-floor and in-ceiling radiant heating systems.