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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".12" citation="COMAR 09.36.07.12" title_num="09" subtitle_num="36" chapter_num="07" heading="Insulation and Ventilation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A home inspector shall visually inspect accessible:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Ventilation of attics and foundation areas; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Mechanical ventilation systems.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A home inspector shall describe:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Insulation and vapor retarders or barriers in accessible unfinished spaces;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If applicable, the absence of insulation in unfinished spaces at conditioned surfaces; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The presence or absence of a moisture barrier in a crawlspace.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A home inspector is not required to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Disturb insulation, retarders, or barriers; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Determine indoor air quality.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>