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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 09.36.07.06" title_num="09" subtitle_num="36" chapter_num="07" heading="Roof System.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A home inspector shall visually inspect the accessible roof system, including:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The roof covering;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Roof drainage components;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Flashings; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A home inspector shall describe the roof covering including the type and material and report the methods used to inspect the roof.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A home inspector is not required to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Inspect:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Antennae and lightning arrestor systems;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Interiors of flues or chimneys that are not readily accessible;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Solar panels; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Other installed accessories;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Walk on or access a roof where it could damage the roof or roofing material or be unsafe for the home inspector;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Remove snow, ice, debris, or other conditions that prohibit the observation of the roof surfaces; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Determine:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The remaining life expectancy of roof coverings;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The presence or absence of hail damage;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Manufacturer's defects;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Installation methods; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>The number of layers of roofing material.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>