What is Inspected
Roof
the roof-covering materials;
the gutters;
the vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, and other roof penetrations; and
the general structure of the roof from the readily accessible panels, doors or stairs.
Plumbing
the main water supply shut-off valve;the main fuel supply shut-off valve;
the water heating equipment, including the energy source, venting connections, temperature/pressure-relief (TPR) valves, Watts 210 valves, and seismic bracing;
interior water supply, including all fixtures and faucets, by running the water;all toilets for proper operation by flushing;all sinks, tubs and showers for functional drainage;the drain, waste and vent system;
and drainage sump pumps with accessible floats.
Insulation & Ventilation
insulation in unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces and foundation areas;ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces and foundation areas;
and mechanical exhaust systems in the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry area.
Exterior
the exterior wall-covering materials, flashing and trim;
all exterior doors;adjacent walkways and driveways;
stairs, steps, stoops, stairways and ramps;porches, patios, decks, balconies and carports;railings, guards and handrails;
the eaves, soffits and fascia;a representative number of windows;
and vegetation, surface drainage, retaining walls and grading of the property, where they may adversely affect the structure due to moisture intrusion.
Electrical
the service drop;
the overhead service conductors and attachment point;
the service head, gooseneck and drip loops;
the service mast, service conduit and raceway;
the electric meter and base;
service-entrance conductors;
the main service disconnect;
panelboards and over-current protection devices (circuit breakers and fuses);
service grounding and bonding;
a representative number of switches, lighting fixtures and receptacles, including receptacles observed and deemed to be arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI)-protected using the AFCI test button, where possible;
all ground-fault circuit interrupter receptacles and circuit breakers observed and deemed to be GFCIs using a GFCI tester, where possible; and
smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors.
Heating & Cooling
the heating system, using normal operating controls.
the cooling system using normal operating controls.
Basement, Foundation, Crawlspace & Structure
the foundation;
the basement;the crawlspace; and structural components.
Fireplace
readily accessible and visible portions of the fireplaces and chimneys;
lintels above the fireplace openings;
damper doors by opening and closing them, if readily accessible and manually operable;
and cleanout doors and frames.