N.M. Admin. Code § 16.66.7.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 16.66.7.13 - STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

A. The licensee shall inspect all structural components, including but not limited to foundation and framing.

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

(1) Methods used to inspect basements, underfloor crawlspaces and attics;

(2) foundation;

(3) floor structures;

(4) wall structures;

(5) ceiling structures; and

(6) roof structures.

C. The licensee is not required to:

(1) Provide engineering or architectural services or analysis;

(2) offer an opinion about the adequacy of structural systems and components;

(3) enter underfloor crawlspace areas that have less than 24 inches of vertical clearance between components and the ground or that have an access opening smaller than 16 inches by 24 inches;

(4) enter attics or crawlspaces when access is obstructed or when entry could damage the property;

(5) traverse attic load-bearing components that are concealed by insulation or by other materials;

(6) move insulation.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.66.7.13

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXI, Issue 23, December 15, 2020, eff. 1/15/2021, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 23, December 14, 2021, eff. 1/14/2022