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592-1952
2. Standards of Practice
2.2 Exterior
I. The inspector shall inspect:
- the siding, flashing and trim;
- all exterior doors, decks, stoops, steps, stairs, porches, railings, eaves, soffits and fascias;
- and report as in need of repair any spacing between intermediate balusters, spindles and rails for steps, stairways, balconies and railings that permit the passage of an object greater than 4 inches in diameter;
- a representative number of windows;
- the vegetation, surface drainage, and retaining walls when these are likely to adversely affect the structure;
- and describe the exterior wall covering.
II. The inspector is not required to:
- inspect or operate screens, storm windows, shutters, awnings, fences, outbuildings, or exterior accent lighting.
- inspect items, including window and door flashing, that are not visible or readily accessible from the ground.
- inspect geological, geotechnical, hydrological and/or soil conditions.
- inspect recreational facilities or playground equipment.
- inspect seawalls, breakwalls or docks.
- inspect erosion-control and earth-stabilization measures.
- inspect for safety-type glass.
- inspect underground utilities.
- inspect underground items.
- inspect wells or springs.
- inspect solar, wind or geothermal systems.
- inspect swimming pools or spas.
- inspect septic systems or cesspools.
- inspect sprinkler systems.
- inspect drainfields or dry wells.
- determine the integrity of the thermal window seals or damaged glass.
- inspect any damaged glass.