# 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 .13 Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances.

*COMAR 09.36.07.13*

A. A home inspector shall visually inspect accessible:

  (1) System components of fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances; and

  (2) Vent systems, flues, and chimneys.

B. A home inspector shall describe:

  (1) Fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances; and

  (2) Chimneys.

C. A home inspector is not required to:

  (1) Inspect any of the following:

    (a) Interiors of flues or chimneys:

    (b) Fire Screens and doors;

    (c) Seals and gaskets;

    (d) Automatic fuel feed devices;

    (e) Mantels and fireplace surrounds;

    (f) Combustion make-up air devices;

    (g) Gravity-controlled and fan-assisted heat distribution assists; or

    (h) Detached chimneys or solid fuel or gas burning appliances;

  (2) Ignite or extinguish fires;

  (3) Determine draft characteristics; or

  (4) Move fireplace inserts or stove or firebox contents.