N.M. Admin. Code § 16.66.7.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 17, September 10, 2024

Section 16.66.7.12 - SITE CHARACTERISTICS AND EXTERIOR

A. The licensee shall inspect:

(1) Wall cladding materials, flashing, and trim;

(2) eaves, soffits, and fascia where accessible and observable from the ground level;

(3) exterior doors and windows;

(4) attached and adjacent decks, balconies, stairs, steps, stoops, stairways, and porches and the associated railings, guards, and handrails;

(5) vegetation, grading, surface drainage, and retaining structures that, as determined by the licensee, adversely affect the building;

(6) attached and adjacent walkways and exterior stoops, landings, and patios;

(7) adjacent driveways and other paved, masonry, or hardscape areas;

(8) attached portals and ramadas;

(9) garages and carports.

B. In the home inspection report, the licensee shall describe at least the wall cladding.

C. The licensee is not required to inspect:

(1) Storm windows, storm doors, screening, shutters, awnings, and similar seasonal accessories;

(2) items that are not visible or readily accessible from the ground, including window and door flashing;

(3) fencing, privacy walls, and retaining walls, unless as determined by the licensee to adversely affect the subject building.

(4) erosion control and other earth stabilization measures;

(5) soil or geological conditions, site engineering, property boundaries, encroachments, or easements;

(6) adequacy of retaining walls, sea walls, waterfront bulkhead, docks, and piers;

(7) ponds, fountains, or decorative water features;

(8) safety glazing;

(9) integrity of multiple-pane window glazing or thermal window seals;

(10) recreational facilities;

(11) Additional structures other than attached garages and carports; and one detached garage or carport utilized as the primary vehicle structure in proximity to the subject home;

(12) swimming pools and spas.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.66.7.12

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXI, Issue 23, December 15, 2020, eff. 1/15/2021, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 23, December 14, 2021, eff. 1/14/2022