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
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

A. Items to be inspected:

1. Walls, ceilings, and floors
2. Doors and windows
3. Stairways, handrails, and guardrails
4. Permanently installed cabinets
5. Permanently installed cook-tops, mechanical range vents, ovens, dishwashers, and food waste disposers
6. Absence of smoke alarms
7. Vehicle doors and openers

B. The inspector is not required to:

1. Inspect window, door, or floor coverings
2. Determine whether a building is secure from unauthorized entry
3. Operate or test smoke alarms or vehicle door safety devices
4. Use a ladder to inspect systems or components

III. Limitations, Exceptions and Exclusions

IV. Glossary of Terms

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