New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 19 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Chapter V - Division Of Corporations And State Records
Subchapter J - Home Inspectors
Part 197 - Home Inspectors
Subpart 197-5 - Standards Of Practice For Home Inspectors
Section 197-5.12 - Interior

Universal Citation: 19 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs § 197-5.12

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 12, March 26, 2025

(a) Home inspectors shall:

(1) observe and report on the material and general condition of walls, ceilings and floors;

(2) observe and report on steps, stairways and railings;

(3) observe, operate and report on garage doors, garage door safety devices and garage door operators;

(4) where visible and readily accessible, observe and report on the bath and/or kitchen vent fan ducting to determine if it exhausts to the exterior of the residential building;

(5) observe, operate and report on a representative number of primary windows and interior doors;

(6) observe and report on visible signs of water penetration.

(b) Home inspectors are not required to:

(1) ignite fires in a fireplace or stove to determine the adequacy of draft, perform a chimney smoke test or observe any solid fuel device in use;

(2) evaluate the installation or adequacy of inserts, wood burning stoves or other modifications to a fireplace, stove or chimney;

(3) determine clearance to combustibles in concealed areas;

(4) observe and report on paint, wallpaper or other finish treatments;

(5) observe and report on window treatments;

(6) observe and report on central vacuum systems;

(7) observe and report on household appliances;

(8) observe and report on recreational facilities;

(9) observe and report on lifts, elevators, dumbwaiters or similar devices.

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