3. STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
- The inspector shall:
- inspect structural components, including the foundation and framing.
- describe:
- the methods used to inspect under-floor crawlspaces and attics.
- the foundation.
- the floor structure.
- the wall structure.
- the ceiling structure.
- the roof structure.
- The inspector is NOT required to:
- Provide engineering or architectural services or analysis.
- Offer an opinion about the adequacy of structural systems and components.
- Enter under-floor crawlspace areas with less than 24 inches of vertical clearance between components and the ground or have an access opening smaller than 16 inches by 24 inches.
- Traverse attic load-bearing components that are concealed by insulation or by other materials.
