normal operating controls; automatic safety controls
chimney flues and vents;
FIREPLACES:
flue damper
gas jet/start,
circulating fan.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
service entrance conductors
main and distribution panels
main overcurrent device
branch circuit conductors
polarity and grounding
compatibility of ampacities and voltages;
operation of a representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches and
receptacles
operation of ground fault interrupters
PLUMBING SYSTEM:
interior water supply, fixtures and faucets
interior drain, waste and vent system including traps, drains, waste and vent piping
functional flow, leaks and cross connections
hot water systems including water heating equipment
sump pumps
shower stall walls and floor pan
exposed piping used to carry water, waste water, & gas
testing for escape of gas, whether natural or propane
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES:
normal operator controls.
The inspector is not required to observe or test other household appliances such
as, but not limited to, window or room air conditioners, refrigerators, hot water
dispensers, dehumidifiers, ice makers, gas grills, washers and dryers, or any other
appliances which are not built into the structure.
garage door opener
ROOFING SYSTEM:
roof coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings,
plumbing vents, skylights, chimney penetrations
gutters, downspouts, soffits, fascias, eaves
roof venting, insulation and vapor retarders
roof/attic framing members and roof sheathing
EXTERIOR STRUCTURE:
siding/trim materials
flashings,eaves, soffits and fascias
a representative number of windows and entry doors
a representative number of cabinets, doors, and windows.
FIREPLACES AND CHIMNEYS:
fireplace and chimney components including conditions and the type of fireplace (whether
masonry or prefab), type of chimney flue (whether masonry or metal), the absence
of a chimney flue liner, and the condition of the flue damper (or absence of such).