(A) The licensee shall inspect:

1. (1) Fuel-burning fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts;
2. (2) Fuel-burning accessories installed in fireplaces; and

3. (3) Chimneys and vent systems.

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

4. (1) Fuel-burning fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts;
5. (2) Fuel-burning accessories installed in fireplaces;
6. (3) Presence or lack of a smoke detector in same room of fuel-burning fireplaces, stoves, or fireplace inserts; and

7. (4) Presence or lack of a carbon monoxide detector in same room of fuel-burning fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts.

   (C) The licensee is not required to inspect:

8. (1) Interiors of vent systems, flues, and chimneys that are not readily accessible;
9. (2) Fire screens and doors;
10. (3) Seals and gaskets;
11. (4) Mantles and fireplace surrounds;
12. (5) Combustion air components;
13. (6) Heat distribution assists (gravity feeds and fan assisted);
14. (7) Automatic fuel feed devices;

15. (8) Fuel-burning fireplaces and appliances located outside the inspected structures.

    (D) The licensee is not required to:

16. (1) Ignite pilot flames;
17. (2) Ignite or extinguish fires;
18. (3) Determine the adequacy of drafts or draft characteristics;
19. (4) Move fireplace inserts, stoves, or firebox contents.

[16.66.7.22 NMAC – N, 1/15/2021]