Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part XL - Home Inspectors
Chapter 3 - Standards of Practice
Section XL-311 - Structural Systems

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XL-311

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024

A. The home inspector shall inspect structural components including:

1. foundation;

2. framing;

3. columns; and

4. piers.

B. The home inspector shall describe the type of:

1. foundation;

2. floor structure;

3. wall structure;

4. columns;

5. piers;

6. ceiling structure; and

7. roof structure.

C. The home inspector shall:

1. probe structural components only where deterioration is visible, except where probing would damage any surface;

2. enter readily accessible under floor crawl spaces, basements, and attic spaces and, if applicable, report the reason why an area was not readily accessible;

3. report the methods used to inspect or access under floor crawl spaces and attics; and

4. report signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1475.

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