| (a) Plumbing systems. The inspector shall: (1) report: (A) static water pressure; (B) location of water meter; and (C) location of main water supply valve; and (2) report as Deficient: (A) the presence of active leaks; (B) the lack of fixture shut-off valves; (C) the lack of dielectric unions, when applicable; (D) the lack of back-flow devices, anti-siphon devices, or air gaps at the flow end of fixtures; (E) water pressure below 40 psi or above 80 psi static; (F) the lack of a pressure reducing valve when the water pressure exceeds 80 PSI; (G) the lack of an expansion tank at the water heater(s) when a pressure reducing valve is in place at the water supply line/system; and (H) deficiencies in: (i) water supply pipes and waste pipes; (ii) the installation and termination of the vent system; (iii) the operation of fixtures and faucets not connected to an appliance; (iv) water supply, as determined by viewing functional flow in two fixtures operated simultaneously; (v) functional drainage at fixtures; (vi) orientation of hot and cold faucets; (vii) installed mechanical drain stops; (viii) installation, condition, and operation of commodes; (ix) fixtures, showers, tubs, and enclosures; and (x) the condition of the gas distribution system. (b) Specific limitations for plumbing systems. The inspector is not required to: (1) operate any main, branch, or shut-off valves; (2) operate or inspect sump pumps or waste ejector pumps; (3) inspect: (A) any system that has been winterized, shut down or otherwise secured; (B) circulating pumps, free-standing appliances, solar water heating systems, water-conditioning equipment, filter systems, water mains, private water supply systems, water wells, pressure tanks, sprinkler systems, swimming pools, or fire sprinkler systems; (C) the inaccessible gas supply system for leaks; (D) for sewer clean-outs; or (E) for the presence or operation of private sewage disposal systems; (4) determine: (A) quality, potability, or volume of the water supply; or (B) effectiveness of backflow or anti-siphon devices; or (5) verify the functionality of clothes washing drains or floor drains. (c) Water heaters. The inspector shall: (1) report the energy source; (2) report the capacity of the unit(s); (3) report as Deficient: (A) inoperative unit(s); (B) leaking or corroded fittings or tank(s); (C) broken or missing parts or controls; (D) the lack of a cold water shut-off valve; (E) if applicable, the lack of a pan and drain system and the improper termination of the pan drain line; (F) an unsafe location; (G) burners, burner ignition devices or heating elements, switches, or thermostats that are not a minimum of 18 inches above the lowest garage floor elevation, unless the unit is listed for garage floor installation; (H) inappropriate location; (I) inadequate access and clearances; (J) the lack of protection from physical damage; (K) a temperature and pressure relief valve that: (i) does not operate manually; (ii) leaks; (iii) is damaged; (iv) cannot be tested due to obstructions; (v) is corroded; or (vi) is improperly located; and (L) temperature and pressure relief valve discharge piping that: (i) lacks gravity drainage; (ii) is improperly sized; (iii) has inadequate material; or (iv) lacks proper termination; (4) in electric units, report as Deficient deficiencies in: (A) operation of heating elements; and (B) condition of conductors; and (5) in gas units, report as Deficient: (A) gas leaks; (B) lack of burner shield(s); (C) flame impingement, uplifting flame, improper flame color, or excessive scale build-up; (D) the lack of a gas shut-off valve; and (E) deficiencies in: (i) combustion and dilution air; (ii) gas shut-off valve(s) and location(s); (iii) gas connector materials and connections; and (iv) vent pipe, draft hood, draft, proximity to combustibles, and vent termination point and clearances. (d) Specific limitations for water heaters. The inspector is not required to: (1) verify the effectiveness of the temperature and pressure relief valve, discharge piping, or pan drain pipes; (2) operate the temperature and pressure relief valve if the operation of the valve may, in the inspector's reasonable judgment, cause damage to persons or property; or (3) determine the efficiency or adequacy of the unit. (e) Hydro-massage therapy equipment. The inspector shall report as Deficient: (1) inoperative unit(s) and controls; (2) the presence of active leaks; (3) inaccessible pump(s) or motor(s); (4) the lack or failure of required ground-fault circuit interrupter protection; and (5) deficiencies in the ports, valves, grates, and covers. (f) Specific limitation for hydro-massage therapy equipment. The inspector is not required to determine the adequacy of self-draining features of circulation systems. |
