N.M. Admin. Code § 16.66.7.19

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 16.66.7.19 - INTERIORS

A. The licensee shall inspect:

(1) Walls, ceilings, and floors;

(2) Steps, stairways, balconies, and the associated railings, guards, and handrails;

(3) Countertops and a representative number of permanently installed cabinets; and

(4) A representative number of doors and windows.

B. In the home inspection report, the licensee shall describe at least the following:

(1) Absence of performing emergency escape and rescue openings in all sleeping rooms;

(2) Observed indications of active water penetration on building components; and

(3) Observed indications of active or abnormal condensation on building components.

C. The licensee is not required to inspect:

(1) Safety glazing;

(2) Coatings on and the hermetic seals between panes of window glass;

(3) Security bar release and opening mechanisms;

(4) Paint, wallpaper and other finish treatments on the interior walls, ceilings, and floors;

(5) Floor coverings or carpeting;

(6) Draperies, blinds, or other window treatments; and

(7) Recreational equipment or facilities.

D. The licensee is not required to move personal items, furniture, equipment, or plant life that obstructs access or visibility.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.66.7.19

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