Regulation .07 Plumbing System.
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A.
A home inspector shall visually inspect the accessible plumbing system, including:
(1)
Interior water supply and distribution systems, including all fixtures and faucets;
(2)
Drain, waste, and vent systems, including all fixtures;
(3)
Water heating equipment;
(4)
Vent systems, flues, and chimneys;
(5)
Fuel storage and fuel distribution systems for the presence of CSST;
(6)
Drainage sumps, sump pumps, and related piping;
(7)
The functional flow of all fixtures and faucets; and
(8)
The functional drainage of all fixtures.
B.
A home inspector shall describe the type and material of the plumbing system, including:
(1)
Water supply, drain, waste, and vent piping materials, including waste cleanout access location:
(2)
Water heating equipment, including the energy source;
(3)
The location of the main water and hose bib shut-off valves;
(4)
The location of the main fuel shut-off valve; and
(5)
The presence of CSST with the recommendation that the bonding of the CSST be reviewed by a licensed master electrician.
C.
A home inspector is not required to:
(1)
Inspect any of the following:
(a)
Clothes washing machine connections;
(b)
Interiors of flues or chimneys that are not readily accessible;
(c)
Wells, well pumps, or water storage related equipment;
(d)
Water conditioning systems;
(e)
Solar, geothermal, or other renewable energy water heating systems;
(f)
Fire and lawn sprinkler systems; or
(g)
Private waste disposal systems;
(2)
Determine:
(a)
Whether water supply and waste disposal systems are public or private;
(b)
The quantity or quality of the water supply; or
(c)
The function of expansion tanks, anti-siphon devices, and water circulating systems;
(3)
Operate or activate safety valves or shut-off valves; or
(4)
Test shower pans or other fixtures for leaks.