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2. Standards of Practice

2.1 Roof

I. The inspector shall inspect from ground level or eaves:

1. the roof covering;
2. the gutters;
3. the downspouts;
4. the vents, flashing, skylights, chimney and other roof penetrations; and
5. the general structure of the roof from the readily accessible panels, doors or stairs.

II. The inspector is not required to:

1. walk on any pitched roof surface.
2. predict the service life expectancy.
3. inspect underground downspout diverter drainage pipes.
4. remove snow, ice, debris or other conditions that prohibit the observation of the roof surfaces.
5. move insulation.
6. inspect antennae, lightning arresters, de-icing equipment, or similar attachments.
7. walk on any roof areas that appear, in the opinion of the inspector, to be unsafe.
8. walk on any roof areas if it might, in the opinion of the inspector, cause damage.
9. perform a water test.
10. warrant or certify the roof.
11. confirm proper fastening.

2.2 Exterior