Insulation & ventilation

The home inspector shall inspect:
1. Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces;
2. Ventilation of attics and foundation areas;
3. Kitchen, bathroom, and laundry venting systems; and
4. 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:
1. Insulation in unfinished spaces; and
2. The absence of insulation in unfinished space at conditioned surfaces.
The home inspector is not required to report on:
1. Concealed insulation and vapor retarders; or
2. Venting equipment that is integral with household appliances.
The home inspector shall:
1. Move insulation where readily visible evidence indicates the possibility of a problem; and
2. Move floor insulation where plumbing drain/waste pipes penetrate floors, adjacent to earth-filled stoops or porches, and at exterior doors.