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 197-5.13 - Insulation and ventilation
Universal Citation: 19 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs § 197-5.13
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 12, March 26, 2025
(a) Home inspectors shall:
(1) observe, describe
and report on insulation in accessible, visible unfinished spaces;
(2) observe, describe and report on
ventilation of accessible attics and foundation areas;
(3) observe and report on mechanical
ventilation systems in visible accessible areas.
(b) Home inspectors are not required to:
(1) disturb insulation;
(2) operate mechanical ventilation systems
when weather or other conditions are not conducive to safe operation or may
damage the equipment.
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