S.D. Admin. R. 20:74:06:09

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

Section 20:74:06:09 - Interior components for inspection - Exclusions

A home inspector shall inspect interior components as follows:

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

(a) General interior:

(i) Walls, ceilings, and floors;

(ii)Doors, to include the operation of doors, missing or malfunctioning hardware, and proper fit;

(iii) Windows, to include the operation of a representative number of windows, presence of double or single pane glass, evidence of leakage, visible entrapped moisture between seals on double pane windows, and broken window panes;

(iv) Skylights, to include the condition of skylight glass, presence of condensation or leakage stains, and the operation of the skylight, if possible;

(v) Stairways, to include the presence or absence of handrails;

(vi) Balconies, to include the presence and condition of guardrails;

(vii) Interior electrical/mechanical/heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems;

(viii) A representative number of electrical outlets for proper connection and grounding;

(ix) All light switches;

(x) All ceiling fans;

(xi) Presence or absence of a heating source in each living area; and

(xii) Functional operation of the heating source;

(b) Bathrooms:

(i) Functional flow for each water source, including hot water at each hot water source;

(ii)Functional drainage at each drain, the presence of an operating stop at each drain, and signs of leakage;

(iii) Presence or absence of a ventilation fan, the operation of the fan, and discharge to outside, if possible; and

(iv) Operating windows;

(c) Laundry:

(i) Presence of a power source for a clothes dryer - gas or electric - and presence of a vent line; and

(ii)Presence of hot and cold water connections, presence of a drain, and presence of 110 volt power;

(d) Kitchen:

(i) Permanently installed cabinets and countertops;

(ii)Stove/oven, to include the fuel type - electric, natural gas, or propane - and the operation of heating elements;

(iii) Ventilation fan and light - operation - exhaust to outside or recirculating;

(iv) Refrigerator - operation at time of inspection;

(v) Dishwasher - operation at time of inspection, verify functional flow and drainage;

(vi) Garbage disposal - verify functional operation;

(vii) Compactor - verify functional operation; and

(viii) Microwave (permanent) - verify presence;

(e) Safety devices:

(i) Ground fault circuit interrupters -- breaker or outlet type, trip from test button, trip from external tester; and

(ii)Smoke detectors - hard wired or battery, test from test button on unit;

(2) The inspector is not required to:

(a) Test minor functions of appliances;

(b) Test minor appliances;

(c) Operate every window;

(d) Test every electrical outlet;

(e) Observe paint, wallpaper, or other wall finish treatments;

(f) Observe carpeting;

(g) Observe draperies, blinds, or other window treatments;

(h) Report on water filtering devices;

(i) Evaluate shower pans for leakage;

(j) Evaluate water softening or other conditioning systems;

(k) Report on phone lines, cable lines, intercoms, alarms, or other low voltage signal systems;

(l) Operate any plumbing or gas shut-off valves;

(m) Report on condition of relay operated lights;

(n) Determine adequacy of plumbing systems (including hot water capacity, pressure, and flow);

(o) Test electrical timers;

(p) Test Jacuzzi tubs or hot tubs; or

(q) Test carbon monoxide detectors.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:74:06:09

28 SDR 28, effective 9/2/2001.

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

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