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19 NYCRR 197-5.12

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(a)Home inspectors shall:
(1)observe and report on the material and general condition of walls, ceilings and floors;
(2)observe and report on steps, stairways and railings;
(3)observe, operate and report on garage doors, garage door safety devices and garage door operators;
(4)where visible and readily accessible, observe and report on the bath and/or kitchen vent fan ducting to determine if it exhausts to the exterior of the residential building;
(5)observe, operate and report on a representative number of primary windows and interior doors;
(6)observe and report on visible signs of water penetration.
(b)Home inspectors are not required to:
(1)ignite fires in a fireplace or stove to determine the adequacy of draft, perform a chimney smoke test or observe any solid fuel device in use;
(2)evaluate the installation or adequacy of inserts, wood burning stoves or other modifications to a fireplace, stove or chimney;
(3)determine clearance to combustibles in concealed areas;
(4)observe and report on paint, wallpaper or other finish treatments;
(5)observe and report on window treatments;
(6)observe and report on central vacuum systems;
(7)observe and report on household appliances;
(8)observe and report on recreational facilities;
(9)observe and report on lifts, elevators, dumbwaiters or similar devices.

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