Structural components

Author: Little Creek Home Inspections, LLC |

  1. The home inspector shall inspect structural components including:
    1. Foundation;
    2. Floors;
    3. Walls;
    4. Columns or piers;
    5. Ceilings; and
    6. Roofs.
  2. The home inspector shall describe the type of:
    1. Foundation;
    2. Floor structure;
    3. Wall structure;
    4. Columns or piers;
    5. Ceiling structure; and
    6. Roof structure.
  3. The home inspector shall:
    1. Probe structural components where deterioration is suspected;
    2. Enter under floor crawl spaces, basements, and attic spaces except when access is obstructed, when entry could damage the property, or when dangerous or adverse situations are suspected;
    3. Report the methods used to inspect under floor crawl spaces and attics; and
    4. Report signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components.

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