1. A. The licensee shall inspect:

   1. (1) Wall cladding materials, flashing, and trim;
   2. (2) eaves, soffits, and fascia where accessible and observable from the ground level;
   3. (3) exterior doors and windows;
   4. (4) attached and adjacent decks, balconies, stairs, steps, stoops, stairways, and porches and the associated railings, guards, and handrails;
   5. (5) vegetation, grading, surface drainage, and retaining structures that, as determined by the licensee, adversely affect the building;
   6. (6) attached and adjacent walkways and exterior stoops, landings, and patios;
   7. (7) adjacent driveways and other paved, masonry, or hardscape areas;
   8. (8) attached portals and ramadas;
   9. (9) garages and carports.
2. B. In the home inspection report, the licensee shall describe at least the wall cladding.

3. C. The licensee is not required to inspect:

   1. (1) Storm windows, storm doors, screening, shutters, awnings, and similar seasonal accessories;
   2. (2) items that are not visible or readily accessible from the ground, including window and door flashing;
   3. (3) fencing, privacy walls, and retaining walls, unless as determined by the licensee to adversely affect the subject building.
   4. (4) erosion control and other earth stabilization measures;
   5. (5) soil or geological conditions, site engineering, property boundaries, encroachments, or easements;
   6. (6) adequacy of retaining walls, sea walls, waterfront bulkhead, docks, and piers;
   7. (7) ponds, fountains, or decorative water features;
   8. (8) safety glazing;
   9. (9) integrity of multiple-pane window glazing or thermal window seals;
   10. (10) recreational facilities;
   11. (11) additional structures other than attached garages and carports; and one detached garage or carport utilized as the primary vehicle structure in proximity to the subject home;
   12. (12) swimming pools and spas.

[16.66.7.12 NMAC – N, 1/15/2021; A, 1/14/2022]