N.H. Admin. Code § Sep 604.01

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section Sep 604.01 - Standards of Conduct
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall preclude septic system evaluators from providing other inspection services or including, as part of their evaluation, systems and components in addition to those required in Sep 603.01(a).
(b) Evaluators shall not exclude any systems or components listed in Sep 603 from the evaluation if requested by the client and noted on the evaluation.
(c) Probing shall be required, unless the following conditions are present:
(1) When weather conditions, such as frost and snow cover prevent the ability to probe;
(2) When the system depth is so deep that conventional probing can't take place without mechanical machines; or
(3) When probing is not required because other observations have made it unnecessary.
(d) The evaluator shall not have to determine methods or materials necessary to correct any deficiencies noted in the evaluation report.
(e) The evaluator shall not project the cost(s) of repair(s) for any deficiency noted in the evaluation report.
(f) The evaluator shall not provide any engineering or design services unless qualified pursuant to RSA 310-A:201, IV.
(g) The evaluator shall not be required to enter any area if, in the opinion of the evaluator, entry into such area:
(1) Is likely to be dangerous to the inspector or other persons; or
(2) Will cause damage to the property, its systems, or components.
(h) If the system is in failure as per the definition, the evaluator shall advise the client that he or she should contact a designer.
(i) Evaluations of proprietary systems shall be based on manufacturer standards.

N.H. Admin. Code § Sep 604.01

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