Insulation and ventilation

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11.1   The inspector shall:

1. inspect:
   1. insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces.
   2. ventilation of attics and foundation areas.
   3. mechanical ventilation systems.
2. describe:
   1. insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces.
   2. absence of insulation in unfinished spaces at conditioned surfaces.

11.2   The inspector is NOT required to disturb insulation.

See 13.2.A.11 and 13.2.A.12.

 

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