(A) The licensee shall inspect:

1. (1) Walls and ceilings adjoining living space;
2. (2) Doors entering living space from the garage;
3. (3) Presence of burners, burner ignition devices, or heating elements permanently installed in the garage;
4. (4) Presence of vehicle barrier when heating or water heating units are in the path of the vehicle;
5. (5) Scuttle access to attics, including pull-down stairs inside the garage;
6. (6) Garage vehicle door;

7. (7) Vehicle door automatic operator and safety features present.

   (B) In the home inspection report, the licensee shall describe at least the following:

8. (1) Damage, unsealed penetrations, and openings to walls and ceilings adjoining living spaces;
9. (2) Presence of heating or cooling supply or return ductwork inside the garage space;
10. (3) Burners, burner ignition devices, and other heating elements, switches, and thermostats that may generate a glow, spark, or flame capable of igniting flammable vapors that are installed less than 18 inches above the floor above the garage floor, unless the unit is listed for garage floor installation; and

11. (4) Vehicle door operation.

    (C) The licensee is not required to:

12. (1) Verify or certify automatic operator remote control operation;
13. (2) Verify or certify the proper operation of any pressure-activated auto-reverse or related safety feature of a garage door;
14. (3) Inspect or operate equipment housed in the garage, except as otherwise noted;
15. (4) Move personal items, furniture, or equipment which obstructs access or visibility; and
16. (5) Burners, burner ignition devices, or heating elements, switches, and thermostats that are not a minimum of eighteen (18) inches above the lowest garage floor elevation, unless the unit is listed for garage floor installation.

[16.66.7.20 NMAC – N, 1/15/2021]