New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 66 - HOME INSPECTION LICENSING
Part 7 - STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
Section 16.66.7.13 - STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.66.7.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. The licensee shall inspect all structural components, including but not limited to foundation and framing.

B. In the home inspection report, the licensee shall describe at least the following:

(1) Methods used to inspect basements, underfloor crawlspaces and attics;

(2) foundation;

(3) floor structures;

(4) wall structures;

(5) ceiling structures; and

(6) roof structures.

C. The licensee is not required to:

(1) Provide engineering or architectural services or analysis;

(2) offer an opinion about the adequacy of structural systems and components;

(3) enter underfloor crawlspace areas that have less than 24 inches of vertical clearance between components and the ground or that have an access opening smaller than 16 inches by 24 inches;

(4) enter attics or crawlspaces when access is obstructed or when entry could damage the property;

(5) traverse attic load-bearing components that are concealed by insulation or by other materials;

(6) move insulation.

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