19 CRR-NY 197-5.6NY-CRR

OFFICIAL COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
TITLE 19. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
CHAPTER V. DIVISION OF LICENSING SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER J. HOME INSPECTORS
PART 197. HOME INSPECTORS
SUBPART 197-5. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR HOME INSPECTORS
19 CRR-NY 197-5.6
19 CRR-NY 197-5.6
197-5.6 Exterior.
(a) Home inspectors shall observe and report on:
(1) all exterior walls and coverings, flashing and trim;
(2) all exterior doors including garage doors and operators;
(3) all attached or adjacent decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches and railings;
(4) all eaves, soffits and fascias where accessible from the ground level;
(5) all adjacent walkways, patios and driveways on the subject property;
(6) the condition of a representative number of windows.
(b) Home inspectors are not required to observe and report on the following:
(1) screening, shutters, awnings and other seasonal accessories;
(2) fences;
(3) geological and/or soil conditions;
(4) recreational facilities;
(5) out-buildings other than garages and carports;
(6) tennis courts, jetted tubs, hot tubs, swimming pools, saunas and similar structures that would require specialized knowledge or test equipment;
(7) erosion control and earth stabilization measures;
(8) the operation of security locks, devices or systems;
(9) the presence of safety-type glass or the integrity of thermal window seals or damaged glass.
19 CRR-NY 197-5.6
Current through October 15, 2021
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