S.D. Admin. R. 20:74:06:08

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 20:74:06:08 - Roofing components for inspection

A home inspector shall inspect roofing components as follows:

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

(a) The type of roof covering materials;

(b) Roof drainage systems (gutters, downspouts, etc.);

(c) Flashings;

(d) Skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations; and

(e) Chimney and liner material, lack of chimney liners, and chimney deterioration;

(2) The inspector shall also report the following;

(a) The methods used to observe the roofing;

(b) The apparent life of the roof covering;

(c) Missing shingles, hail, and wind damage;

(d) Loose or missing flashing and/or drip edging;

(e) Leaking gutters, missing downspouts, splash blocks, and down spout extensions; and

(f) Those sections of the roof not visible from the ground.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:74:06:08

28 SDR 28, effective 9/2/2001.

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

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