Insulation & ventilation
- The home inspector shall inspect:
- Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces;
- Ventilation of attics and foundation areas;
- Kitchen, bathroom, and laundry venting systems; and
- The operation of any readily accessible attic ventilation fan, and, when temperature permits, the operation of any readily accessible thermostatic control.
- The home inspector shall describe:
- Insulation in unfinished spaces; and
- The absence of insulation in unfinished space at conditioned surfaces.
- The home inspector is not required to report on:
- Concealed insulation and vapor retarders; or
- Venting equipment that is integral with household appliances.
- The home inspector shall:
- Move insulation where readily visible evidence indicates the possibility of a problem; and
- Move floor insulation where plumbing drain/waste pipes penetrate floors, adjacent to earth-filled stoops or porches, and at exterior doors.