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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 09.36.07.09" title_num="09" subtitle_num="36" chapter_num="07" heading="Heating System.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A home inspector shall visually inspect accessible:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Installed heating equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Vent systems, flues, and chimneys; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Heat Sources.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A home inspector shall describe:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The type of system;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Energy sources; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Heating methods by distinguishing characteristics and means of distribution.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A home inspector shall operate the heating system using normal operating controls, including emergency or auxiliary modes, if applicable.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A home inspector is not required to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Inspect:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Flue or chimney interiors that are not readily accessible;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Heat exchangers;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Humidifiers or dehumidifiers;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Electronic air filters; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Solar space heating systems; or</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Determine the adequacy of the heat system or the distribution balance.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>