1. (1) The Oregon certified home inspector shall observe and describe:

   1. (a) Walls, ceiling, and floors;
   2. (b) Steps, stairways, balconies, and railings;
   3. (c) Counters and cabinets; and
   4. (d) Doors and windows.

2. (2) The Oregon certified home inspector shall:

   1. (a) Operate a representative number of windows and interior doors; and
   2. (b) Report signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration or damage in the building or components or signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components.

3. (3) The Oregon certified home inspector is not required to:

   1. (a) Operate a representative number of cabinets and drawers;
   2. (b) Observe paint, wallpaper, and other finish treatments on the interior walls, ceilings, and floors; or
   3. (c) Observe draperies, blinds, or other window treatments.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 670.310, 701.235, 701.350 & 701.355

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 701.350 & 701.355

History

Renumbered from 812-008-0080, CCB 5-2005, f. 8-24-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06
CCB 7-2002, f. 6-26-02 cert. ef. 7-1-02
CCB 6-2001, f. & cert. ef. 9-27-01
CCB 9-2000, f. & cert. ef. 8-24-00
CCB 7-2000, f. 6-29-00, cert. ef. 7-1-00
CCB 2-2000, f. 2-25-00, cert. ef. 3-1-00
CCB 8-1998, f. 10-29-98, cert. ef. 11-1-98
CCB 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-98