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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Purpose & Scope
3. Structural System
4. Exterior
5. Roof System
6. Plumbing System
7. Electrical System
8. Heating System
9. Air Conditioning Systems
10. Interior
11. Insulation and Ventilation
12. Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
13. General Limitations and Exclusions
4.1 The
inspector
shall:
inspect
:
siding
, flashing and trim.
all exterior doors.
attached or adjacent decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their associated railings.
eaves, soffits, and fascias where accessible from the ground level.
vegetation, grading, surface drainage, and retaining walls that are likely to adversely affect the building.
adjacent or entryway walkways, patios, and driveways.
describe
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siding
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4.2 The
inspector
is NOT required to
inspect
:
screening, shutters, awnings, and similar seasonal accessories.
fences.
geological and/or soil conditions.
recreational facilities
.
outbuildings other than garages and carports.
seawalls, break-walls, and docks.
erosion control and earth stabilization measures.
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