Fla. Admin. Code R. 61-30.810

Current through Reg. 51, No. 009; January 14, 2025

Section 61-30.810 - Standards of Practice, Exterior Components

(1) Exterior systems and components include the following:

(a) Exterior wall cladding/siding, flashing and trim;

(b) All exterior doors;

(c) Attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their associated railings;

(d) Eaves, soffits and fascias where accessible from the ground level;

(e) Walkways, patios, and driveways leading to the dwelling entrances.

(2) The inspector shall inspect all of the visible and readily accessible exterior systems and components.

(3) The inspector is not required to inspect:

(a) Window and door screening, shutters, awnings, and similar seasonal or protective accessories and devices;

(b) Fences;

(c) Recreational facilities;

(d) Outbuildings;

(e) Swimming pools, seawalls, break-walls, boat lifts and/or docks.

(4) The inspector is not required to move furniture, appliances, lawn and garden equipment, tools, stored items, wall decorations, floor covering, clothing or any items that block the view and access to components or structures.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61-30.810

Rulemaking Authority 468.8325 FS. Law Implemented 468.8323, 468.832(1)(j) FS.

New 10-22-13, Amended by Florida Register Volume 40, Number 136, July 15, 2014 effective 7/31/2014.

New 10-22-13, Amended 7-31-14.