W. Va. Code R. § 103-7-20

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 103-7-20 - Central Air Conditioning

20.1. The home inspector shall inspect central air conditioning systems, including the following components:

20.1.a. Cooling and air handling equipment;

20.1.b. Normal operating controls;

20.1.c. Fans, pumps, ducts, and piping, with associated supports, dampers, insulation, air filters, registers, fan coil units; and

20.1.d. The home inspector shall inspect for the presence of an installed cooling source in each room.

20.2. The home inspector shall describe:

20.2.a. Energy sources; and

20.2.b. Cooling equipment type.

20.3. The home inspector shall operate the systems using normal operating controls.

20.4. The home inspector shall open readily openable access panels provided by the manufacturer or installer for routine homeowner maintenance.

20.5. The home inspector is not required to:

20.5.a. Operate cooling systems when weather conditions or other circumstances may cause equipment damage;

20.5.b. Inspect non-central air conditioners; or

20.5.c. Inspect the uniformity or adequacy of cool-air supply to the various rooms.

W. Va. Code R. § 103-7-20