s000114-2 Describing attic insulation
Question Does section 11.1.B require a statement as to the amount of attic insulation observed or the required amount of insulation? Response No. Section 11.1.B states the inspector shall describe: […]
Interpretations
s000114-1 Describing circuit wiring
Question Can the requirement of Section 7.1.C to report the presence of solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring be satisfied by a simple acknowledgement that it is present? Response The […]
s000113 Clarifying significantly deficient and near the end of service life.
Question Is there a contradiction between Section 2.2.B.1 and Sections 13.2.B.2 & 13.2.B.6? Response No. Purpose and Scope section 2.2.B.1 states “The inspector shall report on those systems and components […]
s991119-5 Understanding “unsafe due to improper installation.”
Question Does Section 2.2.B.1 require the inspector to report whether a system or component is unsafe due to improper installation impose a duty for the inspector to know the manufacturer’s […]
s991119 Inspecting vents, chimneys and flues.
Question Please clarify the apparent contradiction between Section 12.1.A.2 and Section 12.2.A.1. The former requires vent systems, flues and chimneys to be inspected and the latter exempts the interiors of […]
s991109-2 Should inspectors report how to correct or monitor a deficiency?
Question Does the requirement to report when a system or component is unsafe due to a change in residential construction standards require the inspector to report code violations? If so, […]
s991109-2-1 Difference between inspectors opinion of unsafe and code violations
Question Does the requirement to report when a system or component is unsafe due to a change in residential construction standards require the inspector to report code violations? If so, […]
s991109-1 Difference between inspectors opinion of unsafe and code violations
Question Does the requirement to report when a system or component is unsafe due to a change in residential construction standards require the inspector to report code violations? If so, […]
s991109-4 Are inspectors required to determine the root cause of a significant defiant or near the end of service life system?
Question Does Section 2.2.B.2 require the inspector to determine what caused the system or component to become significantly deficient or near the end of its service life or does it […]
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