Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024
Section 197-5.6 - Exterior(a) Home inspectors shall observe and report on: (1) all exterior walls and coverings, flashing and trim;(2) all exterior doors including garage doors and operators;(3) all attached or adjacent decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches and railings;(4) all eaves, soffits and fascias where accessible from the ground level;(5) all adjacent walkways, patios and driveways on the subject property;(6) the condition of a representative number of windows.(b) Home inspectors are not required to observe and report on the following: (1) screening, shutters, awnings and other seasonal accessories;(3) geological and/or soil conditions;(4) recreational facilities;(5) out-buildings other than garages and carports;(6) tennis courts, jetted tubs, hot tubs, swimming pools, saunas and similar structures that would require specialized knowledge or test equipment;(7) erosion control and earth stabilization measures;(8) the operation of security locks, devices or systems;(9) the presence of safety-type glass or the integrity of thermal window seals or damaged glass.N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 19 § 197-5.6