S.D. Admin. R. 20:74:06:11

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

Section 20:74:06:11 - Plumbing components for inspection - Exclusions

A home inspector shall inspect plumbing components as follows:

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

(a) Material of incoming water supply - main valve location;

(b) Interior water supply and distribution piping material;

(c) Interior drain, waste, and vent system - drain, waste, and vent material;

(d) Water heating system:

(i) Fuel type - electric, natural gas, or propane;

(ii)Flue and vent for gas system;

(iii) Capacity;

(iv) Age, if possible;

(v) Pressure/temperature relief valve with appropriate extension;

(e) Water conditioning equipment; presence and location of:

(i) Water softening system;

(ii)Water filtering system;

(f) Private well equipment; presence and location of:

(i) Cistern;

(ii)Wellhead;

(iii) Pump(s);

(iv) Pressure tank(s);

(g) Sump pumps; presence:

(i) Automatic operation;

(ii)Operate from float valve;

(iii) Location of discharge, if possible;

(2) The inspector is not required to:

(a) Observe or report on private waste disposal systems;

(b) Observe the effectiveness of anti-siphon devices;

(c) Determine whether water supply and waste disposal systems are public or private;

(d) Operate automatic safety controls;

(e) Operate shut off valves;

(f) Observe sprinkler systems if winterized;

(g) Evaluate effectiveness of conditioning systems;

(h) Determine water quality or quantity;

(i) Evaluate spas, except for flow and drainage; or

(j) Evaluate well pumps or pressure tanks.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:74:06:11

28 SDR 28, effective 9/2/2001.

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

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