| (A) built-up creosote in accessible areas of the firebox
and flue;
(B) the presence of combustible materials in near proximity
to the firebox opening;
(C) the absence of fireblocking at the attic penetration
of the chimney flue, where accessible; and
(D) deficiencies in the:
(i) damper;
(ii) lintel, hearth, hearth extension, and firebox;
(iii) gas valve and location;
(iv) circulating fan;
(v) combustion air vents; and
(vi) chimney structure, termination, coping, crown,
caps, and spark arrestor.
(2) The inspector is not required to:
(A) verify the integrity of the flue;
(B) perform a chimney smoke test; or
(C) determine the adequacy of the draft.
(j) Porches, Balconies, Decks, and Carports. The inspector
shall:
(1) inspect:
(A) attached balconies, carports, and porches;
(B) abutting porches, decks, and balconies that are
used for ingress and egress; and
(2) report as Deficient:
(A) on decks 30 inches or higher above the adjacent
grade, spacings between intermediate balusters, spindles, or rails
that permit passage of an object greater than four inches in diameter;
and
(B) deficiencies in accessible components.
(3) The inspector is not required to:
(A) exhaustively measure every porch, balcony, deck,
or attached carport components; or
(B) enter any area where headroom is less than 18 inches
or the access opening is less than 24 inches wide and 18 inches high.
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