19 CRR-NY 197-5.14NY-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 197-5.14
19 CRR-NY 197-5.14
197-5.14 Fireplaces.
(a) Home inspectors shall:
(1) observe and report on visible and accessible system components;
(2) observe and report on visible and accessible chimneys and vents;
(3) observe and report on chimney caps;
(4) observe and report on fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances;
(5) observe and report on chimneys;
(6) observe, operate and report on accessible fireplace dampers.
(b) Home inspectors are not required to:
(1) observe and report on the interiors of flues or chimneys;
(2) observe and report on fire screens and doors;
(3) observe and report on automatic fuel feed devices;
(4) observe and report on mantles and fireplace surrounds;
(5) observe and report on combustion make-up air devices;
(6) observe and report on heat distribution assists;
(7) ignite or extinguish fires;
(8) determine draft characteristics;
(9) move fireplace inserts and stoves or firebox contents.
19 CRR-NY 197-5.14
Current through October 15, 2021
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