A home inspector shall inspect central heating components as follows:

1. (1) The inspector shall observe and report on the following:

   1. (a) Type of system (i.e., forced air, hot water baseboard, ceiling radiant, heat pump, etc.)
   2. (b) Fuel type (i.e., electric, natural gas, propane, oil, coal, wood, or other);

   3. (c) Manufacturer;

      d) Estimated age (oragefromdataplate);

   4. (e) Functional operation from thermostat;
   5. (f) General condition of system;
   6. (g) Air flow at registers, if applicable - verify;
   7. (h) Positive pitch of flue pipes - verify;
   8. (i) General appearance of humidifiers;
   9. (j) Supplemental heat systems; and
   10. (k) Gas control valves and shutoff valves - check for leak;

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

   1. (a) Verify or operate safety control devices;
   2. (b) Operate heat pumps if outside temperature is above 75 degrees Fahrenheit; or
   3. (c) Remove panels other than those designed to be removed for routine homeowner maintenance.

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

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

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