Standards of Practice
Residential Standards - Four or Fewer Units
- Originally Adopted September 13, 1983
- Revised November 1, 1996
- Revised April 15, 1999
- Revised July 12, 2003
- Revised April 15, 2006 — Effective July 1, 2006
Note: Italicized words in this document
are defined in the Glossary
of Terms.
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Table of Contents
I. Definitions
and Scope
II. Standards of Practice
1. Foundation, Basement, and
Under-floor Areas
A. Items to be inspected:
Foundation system
Floor framing system
Under-floor ventilation
Foundation anchoring and cripple wall bracing
Wood separation from soil
Insulation
B. The inspector is not required to:
Determine size, spacing, location, or adequacy of foundation
bolting/bracing components or reinforcing systems
Determine the composition or energy rating of insulation
materials
2. Exterior
3. Roof Covering
4. Attic Areas and Roof Framing
5. Plumbing
6. Electrical
7. Heating and Cooling
8. Fireplaces and Chimneys
9. Building Interior
III. Limitations,
Exceptions and Exclusions
IV. Glossary of Terms
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