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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 09.36.07.05" title_num="09" subtitle_num="36" chapter_num="07" heading="Exterior.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A home inspector shall visually inspect the accessible exterior components, including:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Exterior wall covering, flashing, and trim;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>All exterior doors;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps and stringers, porches, and their associated railings and balusters;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Eaves, soffits, and fascias that are accessible from the ground level;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Vegetation, grading, surface drainage, and retaining walls on the property if any of these may adversely affect the building; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Walkways, patios, and driveways leading to dwelling entrances.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A home inspector shall describe:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The exterior:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Wall covering;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Flashing;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Trim; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Doors;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Deck components, including the absence of flashing at the ledger board;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Eaves, soffits, and facias;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Walkways, patios, driveways, including trip hazards; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Grading and surface drainage that may adversely affect the building.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A home inspector is not required to inspect any of the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Screening, shutters, awnings, and similar seasonal accessories:</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Fences, including each fence gate;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Geological, geotechnical, or hydrological conditions;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Recreational facilities;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Outbuildings;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Seawalls, break-walls, and docks; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Erosion control and earth stabilization measures.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>