N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 19 § 197-5.10

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 197-5.10 - Heating system

(a) Home inspectors shall:

(1) describe the type of fuel, heating equipment and heating distribution system;

(2) operate the systems using thermostats;

(3) open readily accessible and operable access panels provided by the manufacturer or installer for routine homeowner maintenance;

(4) observe and report on the condition of normally operated controls and components of the systems;

(5) observe and report on visible flue pipes, dampers and related components for functional operation;

(6) observe and report on the presence of and the condition of a representative number of heat sources in each habitable space of the residential building;

(7) observe and report on the operation of fixed supplementary heat units;

(8) observe and report on visible components of vent systems, flues and chimneys.

(b) home inspectors are not required to:

(1) activate or operate the heating systems that do not respond to the thermostats or have been shut down;

(2) observe, evaluate and report on heat exchangers;

(3) observe and report on equipment or remove covers or panels that are not readily accessible;

(4) dismantle any equipment, controls or gauges;

(5) observe and report on the interior of chimney flues;

(6) observe and report on heating system accessories, such as humidifiers, air purifiers, motorized dampers and heat reclaimers;

(7) activate heating, heat pump systems or any other system when ambient temperatures or other circumstances are not conducive to safe operation or may damage the equipment;

(8) evaluate the type of material contained in insulation and/or wrapping of pipes, ducts, jackets and boilers;

(9) evaluate the capacity, adequacy or efficiency of a heating or cooling system;

(10) test or operate gas logs, built-in gas burning appliances, grills, stoves, space heaters or solar heating devices or systems;

(11) determine clearance to combustibles or adequacy of combustion air;

(12) test for gas leaks or carbon monoxide;

(13) observe and report on in-floor and in-ceiling radiant heating systems.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 19 § 197-5.10