1. A. A home inspector shall visually inspect the accessible structural system, including the structural components.

2. B. A home inspector shall describe the visible types and materials of the structural system, including the:

   1. (1) Foundation including a reference to the location of access and methods used to inspect the under-floor crawl spaces and basements;
   2. (2) Floor structure;
   3. (3) Wall structure;
   4. (4) Ceiling structure;
   5. (5) Roof structure, including a reference to the location of access and methods used to inspect the attic; and
   6. (6) Conditions that adversely impact the structure.

3. C. Probing.

   1. (1) A home inspector shall probe a representative number of structural components where deterioration is suspected or where clear indications of possible deterioration exist.

   2. (2) Probing is not required:

      1. (a) If it will damage any finished surface; or
      2. (b) Where no deterioration is visible.

4. D. A home inspector is not required to:

   1. (1) Provide any engineering service; or
   2. (2) Offer an opinion as to the adequacy of any structural system or component.

Authority: Business Occupations and Professions Article, §§16-208(a) 16-216(2), and 16-701.1(a)(3) and (7), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: February 11, 2008 (35:3 Md. R. 289)

Regulation .01B amended effective March 17, 2014 (41:5 Md. R. 343)

Regulation .02D amended effective August 19, 2024 (51:16 Md. R. 742)

Regulation .07A, B amended effective March 17, 2014 (41:5 Md. R. 343)

Regulation .08C, D amended effective March 17, 2014 (41:5 Md. R. 343)

Chapter revised effective December 22, 2025 (52:25 Md. R. 1268)