1. A. The licensee shall inspect:

   1. (1) Interior water supply and distribution systems, including fixtures and fixture trim components (faucets, valves, drain stops, shower arms and showerheads, flush handles, etc.);
   2. (2) interior drain, waste, and venting systems, including fixtures;
   3. (3) domestic potable water heating equipment and hot water distribution systems;
   4. (4) vent systems, flues, and chimneys;
   5. (5) fuel storage and fuel distribution systems;
   6. (6) sewage ejectors, sump pumps, and related piping; and
   7. (7) functional flow at each fixture group.

2. B. In the home inspection report, the licensee shall describe at least the following:

   1. (1) Interior water supply, drain, waste, and vent piping materials;
   2. (2) water heating equipment, including energy sources;
   3. (3) location of main water supply shut-off valve; and
   4. (4) location of main fuel supply shut-off valve.

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

   1. (1) Interiors of vent systems, flues, and chimneys that are not readily accessible;
   2. (2) sewage drain waste systems;
   3. (3) on-site (septic) waste disposal systems;
   4. (4) wells, well pumps, and water storage related equipment;
   5. (5) on-site (well) water supply quantity and quality;
   6. (6) water conditioning systems;
   7. (7) solar, geothermal, and other renewable energy water heating systems;
   8. (8) manual and automatic fire extinguishing and sprinkler systems;
   9. (9) landscape irrigation systems;
   10. (10) clothes-washing machine connections;
   11. (11) refrigerator or ice maker water connections.

4. D. The licensee is not required to:

   1. (1) Light or ignite pilot flames;
   2. (2) operate any shut-off or manual stop valves, except water closet flush valves and fixture valves;
   3. (3) test shower pans, tub, and shower surrounds or enclosures for leakage or functional overflow protection;
   4. (4) operate automatic safety controls;
   5. (5) inspect or test for gas or fuel leaks or indications thereof.

5. E. The licensee is not required to determine:

   1. (1) capacity, temperature, life expectancy, or adequacy of the water heater;
   2. (2) adequacy of combustion air components;
   3. (3) whether water supply and waste disposal systems are public or private;
   4. (4) water supply with respect to flow rate, volume, pressure, temperature, quantity, and quality;
   5. (5) effectiveness of anti-siphon devices.

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