19 CRR-NY 197-5.11NY-CRR

STATE 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 197-5.11
19 CRR-NY 197-5.11
197-5.11 Air conditioning systems.
(a) Home inspectors shall:
(1) observe, describe and report on the type of air conditioning equipment and air conditioning distribution system;
(2) operate the system using the thermostat;
(3) open a representative number of readily accessible and operable access panels provided by the manufacturer for routine homeowner maintenance;
(4) observe and report on the condition of normally operated controls and components of the system.
(b) Home inspectors are not required to:
(1) activate or operate air conditioning systems that have been shut down;
(2) observe and report on gas-fired refrigeration systems, evaporative coolers, or wall or window-mounted air conditioning units;
(3) check the pressure of the system coolant or determine the presence of leakage;
(4) evaluate the capacity, efficiency or adequacy of the system;
(5) operate equipment or systems if exterior temperature is below 65°F or when other circumstances are not conducive to safe operation or may damage equipment;
(6) remove covers or panels that are not readily accessible or that are not part of routine homeowner maintenance;
(7) dismantle any equipment, controls or gauges;
(8) check the electrical current drawn by the unit;
(9) observe and report on electronic air filters.
19 CRR-NY 197-5.11
Current through October 15, 2021
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