s010628 Should inspectors inspect under carpet?
Identifier: s010628
Date: 10/15/2001
Question
I maintain that it is not possible to see under permanently installed carpets!! What does ASHI say? In this case damage to subflooring was not visible from crawl space either.
Response
Any concealed system or component is not readily accessible. See the definition in the glossary of the SoP. Note: 13.F.4 and 13.G.2 support the answer as it stands.