# 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 .06 Roof System.

*COMAR 09.36.07.06*

A. A home inspector shall visually inspect the accessible roof system, including:

  (1) The roof covering;

  (2) Roof drainage components;

  (3) Flashings; and

  (4) Skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations.

B. A home inspector shall describe the roof covering including the type and material and report the methods used to inspect the roof.

C. A home inspector is not required to:

  (1) Inspect:

    (a) Antennae and lightning arrestor systems;

    (b) Interiors of flues or chimneys that are not readily accessible;

    (c) Solar panels; or

    (d) Other installed accessories;

  (2) Walk on or access a roof where it could damage the roof or roofing material or be unsafe for the home inspector;

  (3) Remove snow, ice, debris, or other conditions that prohibit the observation of the roof surfaces; or

  (4) Determine:

    (a) The remaining life expectancy of roof coverings;

    (b) The presence or absence of hail damage;

    (c) Manufacturer's defects;

    (d) Installation methods; or

    (e) The number of layers of roofing material.