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19 NYCRR 197-5.6

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(a)Home inspectors shall observe and report on:
(1)all exterior walls and coverings, flashing and trim;
(2)all exterior doors including garage doors and operators;
(3)all attached or adjacent decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches and railings;
(4)all eaves, soffits and fascias where accessible from the ground level;
(5)all adjacent walkways, patios and driveways on the subject property;
(6)the condition of a representative number of windows.
(b)Home inspectors are not required to observe and report on the following:
(1)screening, shutters, awnings and other seasonal accessories;
(2)fences;
(3)geological and/or soil conditions;
(4)recreational facilities;
(5)out-buildings other than garages and carports;
(6)tennis courts, jetted tubs, hot tubs, swimming pools, saunas and similar structures that would require specialized knowledge or test equipment;
(7)erosion control and earth stabilization measures;
(8)the operation of security locks, devices or systems;
(9)the presence of safety-type glass or the integrity of thermal window seals or damaged glass.

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