# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 36 — Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors — Home Inspectors

### Chapter 07 — Minimum Standards of Practice

#### Regulation .04 Structural System.

*COMAR 09.36.07.04*

A. A home inspector shall visually inspect the accessible structural system, including the structural components.

B. A home inspector shall describe the visible types and materials of the structural system, including the:

  (1) Foundation including a reference to the location of access and methods used to inspect the under-floor crawl spaces and basements;

  (2) Floor structure;

  (3) Wall structure;

  (4) Ceiling structure;

  (5) Roof structure, including a reference to the location of access and methods used to inspect the attic; and

  (6) Conditions that adversely impact the structure.

C. Probing.

  (1) A home inspector shall probe a representative number of structural components where deterioration is suspected or where clear indications of possible deterioration exist.

  (2) Probing is not required:

    (a) If it will damage any finished surface; or

    (b) Where no deterioration is visible.

D. A home inspector is not required to:

  (1) Provide any engineering service; or

  (2) Offer an opinion as to the adequacy of any structural system or component.