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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 09.36.07.04" title_num="09" subtitle_num="36" chapter_num="07" heading="Structural System.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A home inspector shall visually inspect the accessible structural system, including the structural components.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A home inspector shall describe the visible types and materials of the structural system, including the:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Foundation including a reference to the location of access and methods used to inspect the under-floor crawl spaces and basements;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Floor structure;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Wall structure;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Ceiling structure;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Roof structure, including a reference to the location of access and methods used to inspect the attic; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Conditions that adversely impact the structure.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Probing.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A home inspector shall probe a representative number of structural components where deterioration is suspected or where clear indications of possible deterioration exist.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Probing is not required:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>If it will damage any finished surface; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Where no deterioration is visible.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A home inspector is not required to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Provide any engineering service; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Offer an opinion as to the adequacy of any structural system or component.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>