W. Va. Code R. § 103-7-15

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 103-7-15 - Exterior

15.1. The home inspector shall inspect:

15.1.a. Wall cladding, flashings, and trim;

15.1.b. Entryway doors and a representative number of windows;

15.1.c. Garage door operators;

15.1.d. Decks, balconies, stoops, steps, areaways, porches, and applicable railings;

15.1.e. Eaves, soffit, and fascias; and

15.1.f. Vegetation, grading, drainage, driveways, patios, walkways, and retaining walls with respect to their effect on the condition of the building.

15.2. The home inspector shall:

15.2.a. Describe wall cladding materials;

15.2.b. Operate all entryway doors and a representative number of windows;

15.2.c. Operate garage doors manually or by using permanently installed controls for any garage door operator; and

15.2.d. Report whether or not any garage door operator will automatically reverse or stop if equipped with that safety feature.

15.3. The home inspector is not required to inspect or report on:

15.3.a. Storm windows, storm doors, screening, shutters, awnings, and similar seasonal accessories;

15.3.b. Fences;

15.3.c. The presence of safety glazing in doors and windows;

15.3.d. Garage door operator remote control transmitters;

15.3.e. Geological conditions;

15.3.f. Soil conditions;

15.3.g. Recreational facilities (including spas, saunas, steam baths, swimming pools, tennis courts, playground equipment, and other exercise, entertainment, or athletic facilities);

15.3.h. Detached buildings or structures; or

15.3.i. The presence or condition of buried fuel storage tanks.

W. Va. Code R. § 103-7-15