W. Va. Code R. § 103-7-17
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 103-7-17 - Plumbing17.1. The home inspector shall inspect:17.1.a. Interior water supply and distribution systems, including piping materials, supports, insulation; fixtures and faucets; functional flow; leaks; and cross connections.17.1.b. Interior drain, waste, and vent systems, including: traps, drain, waste and vent piping; piping supports and pipe insulation; leaks and functional drainage;17.1.c. Hot water systems including: water heating equipment; normal operating controls; automatic safety controls; and chimneys, flues, and vents;17.1.d. Fuel storage and distribution systems including interior fuel storage equipment, supply piping, venting and supports; leaks; and17.2. The home inspector shall describe: 17.2.a. Water supply and distribution piping materials;17.2.b. Drain, waste and vent piping materials;17.2.c. Water heating equipment; and17.2.d. The location of the main water supply shut-off device.17.3. The home inspector shall operate all plumbing and plumbing fixtures, including their faucets and all exterior faucets attached to the house, except where the flow end of the faucet is connected to an appliance or winterized equipment.17.4. The home inspector is not required to:17.4.a. State the effectiveness of anti-siphon devices;17.4.b. Determine whether water supply and waste disposal systems are public or private;17.4.c. Operate automatic safety controls;17.4.d. Operate any valve except water closet flush valves, fixture faucets and hose faucets;17.4.e. Inspect: 17.4.e.1. Water conditioning systems;17.4.e.2. Fire and lawn sprinkler systems;17.4.e.3. On-site water supply quantity and quality;17.4.e.4. On-site waste disposal systems;17.4.e.5. Foundation irrigation systems;17.4.e.7. Swimming pools;17.4.e.8. Solar water heating equipment; or17.4.e.9. The system for proper sizing, design, or use of proper materials.W. Va. Code R. § 103-7-17