A home inspector shall inspect plumbing components as follows:

1. (1) The inspector shall observe and report on the general appearance and condition of the following:

   1. (a) Material of incoming water supply - main valve location;
   2. (b) Interior water supply and distribution piping material;
   3. (c) Interior drain, waste, and vent system - drain, waste, and vent material;

   4. (d) Water heating system:

      1. (i) Fuel type - electric, natural gas, or propane;
      2. (ii) Flue and vent for gas system;
      3. (iii) Capacity;
      4. (iv) Age, if possible;
      5. (v) Pressure/temperature relief valve with appropriate extension;

   5. (e) Water conditioning equipment; presence and location of:

      1. (i) Water softening system;
      2. (ii) Water filtering system;

   6. (f) Private well equipment; presence and location of:

      1. (i) Cistern;
      2. (ii) Wellhead;
      3. (iii) Pump(s);
      4. (iv) Pressure tank(s);

   7. (g) Sump pumps; presence:

      1. (i) Automatic operation;
      2. (ii) Operate from float valve;
      3. (iii) Location of discharge, if possible;

2. (2) The inspector is not required to:

   1. (a) Observe or report on private waste disposal systems;
   2. (b) Observe the effectiveness of anti-siphon devices;
   3. (c) Determine whether water supply and waste disposal systems are public or private;
   4. (d) Operate automatic safety controls;
   5. (e) Operate shut off valves;
   6. (f) Observe sprinkler systems if winterized;
   7. (g) Evaluate effectiveness of conditioning systems;
   8. (h) Determine water quality or quantity;
   9. (i) Evaluate spas, except for flow and drainage; or
   10. (j) Evaluate well pumps or pressure tanks.

Source: 28 SDR 28, effective September 2, 2001.

General Authority: 36-21C-6(2).

Law Implemented: 36-21C-6(2).