What is Inspected

Roof

• the roof-covering materials;
• the gutters;
• the vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, and other roof penetrations; and 
• the general structure of the roof from the readily accessible panels, doors or stairs.

Exterior

• the exterior wall-covering materials, flashing and trim;
• all exterior doors;
• adjacent walkways and driveways;
• stairs, steps, stoops, stairways and ramps;
• porches, patios, decks, balconies and carports;
• railings, guards and handrails;
• the eaves, soffits and fascia;
• a representative number of windows; and
• vegetation, surface drainage, retaining walls and grading of the property, where they may adversely affect the structure due to moisture intrusion. 

Basement, Foundation, Crawlspace & Structure

• the foundation;
• the basement;
• the crawlspace; and
• structural components.

Heating

• the heating system, using normal operating controls.

Cooling

• the cooling system using normal operating controls.

 Plumbing

• the main water supply shut-off valve;
• the main fuel supply shut-off valve;
• the water heating equipment, including the energy source, venting connections, temperature/pressure-relief (TPR) valves, Watts 210 valves, and seismic bracing;
• interior water supply, including all fixtures and faucets, by running the water;
• all toilets for proper operation by flushing;
• all sinks, tubs and showers for functional drainage;
• the drain, waste and vent system; and
• drainage sump pumps with accessible floats.

Electrical

• the service drop;
• the overhead service conductors and attachment point;
• the service head, gooseneck and drip loops;
• the service mast, service conduit and raceway;
• the electric meter and base;
• service-entrance conductors;
• the main service disconnect;
• panelboards and over-current protection devices (circuit breakers and fuses);
• service grounding and bonding;
• a representative number of switches, lighting fixtures and receptacles, including receptacles observed and deemed to be arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI)-protected using the AFCI test button, where possible;
• all ground-fault circuit interrupter receptacles and circuit breakers observed and deemed to be GFCIs using a GFCI tester, where possible; and
• smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors.

 Fireplace

• readily accessible and visible portions of the fireplaces and chimneys;
• lintels above the fireplace openings;
• damper doors by opening and closing them, if readily accessible and manually operable; and
• cleanout doors and frames.

Insulation & Ventilation

• insulation in unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces and foundation areas;
• ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces and foundation areas; and
• mechanical exhaust systems in the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry area.

Doors, Windows & Interior

• a representative number of doors and windows by opening and closing them;
• floors, walls and ceilings;
• stairs, steps, landings, stairways and ramps;
• railings, guards and handrails; and
• garage vehicle doors and the operation of garage vehicle door openers, using normal operating controls.