The home inspector shall inspect structural components including: Foundation; Floors; Walls; Columns or piers; Ceilings; and Roofs. The home inspector shall describe the type of: Foundation; Floor structure; Wall structure; Columns or piers; Ceiling structure; and Roof structure. The home inspector shall: Probe structural components where deterioration is suspected; Enter under floor crawl spaces, basements, and attic spaces except when access is obstructed, when entry could damage the property, or when dangerous or adverse situations are suspected; Report the methods used to inspect under floor crawl spaces and attics; and Report signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components.

  The home inspector shall inspect: Wall cladding, flashings, and trim; Entryway doors and a representative number of windows; Garage door operators; Decks, balconies, stoops, steps, areaways, porches and applicable railings; Eaves, soffits, and fascias; Driveways, patios, walkways, and retaining walls; and Vegetation, grading, and drainage with respect only to their effect on the condition of the building. The home inspector shall: Describe wall cladding materials; Operate all entryway doors; Operate garage doors manually or by using permanently installed controls for any garage door operator; Report whether or not any garage door operator will automatically reverse or stop when meeting reasonable resistance during closing; and Probe exterior wood components where deterioration is…

The home inspector shall inspect: Roof coverings; Roof drainage systems; Flashings; Skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations; and Signs of' leaks or abnormal condensation on building components. The home inspector shall: Describe the type of roof covering materials; and Report the methods used to inspect the roofing. The home inspector is not required to: Walk on the roofing; or Inspect attached accessories including solar systems, antennae, and lightning arrestors.

The home inspector shall inspect: Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces; Ventilation of attics and foundation areas; Kitchen, bathroom, and laundry venting systems; and The operation of any readily accessible attic ventilation fan, and, when temperature permits, the operation of any readily accessible thermostatic control. The home inspector shall describe: Insulation in unfinished spaces; and The absence of insulation in unfinished space at conditioned surfaces. The home inspector is not required to report on: Concealed insulation and vapor retarders; or Venting equipment that is integral with household appliances. The home inspector shall: Move insulation where readily visible evidence indicates the possibility of a problem; and Move floor insulation where plumbing drain/waste pipes…

The home inspector shall inspect: Service entrance conductors; Service equipment, grounding equipment, main overcurrent device, and main and distribution panels; Amperage and voltage ratings of the service; Branch circuit conductors, their overcurrent devices, and the compatibility of their ampacities; The operation of a representative number of installed ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles located inside the house, garage, and on the dwelling’s exterior walls; The polarity and grounding of all receptacles within six feet of interior plumbing fixtures, and all receptacles in the garage or carport, and on the exterior of inspected structures; The operation of ground fault circuit interrupters; and Smoke detectors. The home inspector shall describe: Service amperage…

The home inspector shall inspect: Interior water supply and distribution system, including: piping materials, supports, and insulation; fixtures and faucets; functional flow; leaks; and cross connections; NC Home Inspector Licensure Board NC Administrative Code and General Statutes January 1, 2008 Page 15 Interior drain, waste, and vent system, including: traps; drain, waste, and vent piping; piping supports and pipe insulation; leaks; and functional drainage; Hot water systems including: water heating equipment; normal operating controls; automatic safety controls; and chimneys, flues, and vents; Fuel storage and distribution systems including: interior fuel storage equipment, supply piping, venting, and supports; leaks; and Sump pumps. The home inspector shall describe: Water…

Heating The home inspector shall inspect permanently installed heating systems including: Heating equipment; Normal operating controls; Automatic safety controls; Chimneys, flues, and vents, where readily visible; Solid fuel heating devices; Heat distribution systems including fans, pumps, ducts and piping, with supports, insulation, air filters, registers, radiators, fan coil units, convectors; and The presence or absence of an installed heat source for each habitable space. The home inspector shall describe: Energy source; and Heating equipment and distribution type. The home inspector shall operate the systems using normal operating controls. The home inspector shall open readily openable access panels provided by the manufacturer or installer for routine homeowner maintenance. The home inspector is not required to: Operate…

The home inspector shall inspect: Walls, ceiling, and floors; Steps, stairways, balconies, and railings; Counters and a representative number of built-in cabinets; and A representative number of doors and windows. The home inspector shall: Operate a representative number of windows and interior doors; and Report signs of water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components. The home inspector is not required to inspect: Paint, wallpaper, and other finish treatments on the interior walls, ceilings, and floors; Carpeting; or Draperies, blinds, or other window treatments.

The home inspector shall inspect and operate the basic functions of the following kitchen appliances: Permanently installed dishwasher(s), through a normal cycle; Range(s), cook top(s), and permanently installed oven(s); Trash compactor(s); Garbage disposal(s); Ventilation equipment or range hood(s); and Permanently installed microwave oven(s). The home inspector is not required to inspect: Clocks, timers, self-cleaning oven functions, or thermostats for calibration or automatic operation; Non built-in appliances; or Refrigeration units. The home inspector is not required to operate: Appliances in use; or Any appliance that is shut down or otherwise inoperable.