W. Va. Code R. § 103-7-23

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

Section 103-7-23 - Built-In Kitchen Appliances

23.1. The home inspector shall inspect and operate the basic functions of the following kitchen appliances:

23.1.a. Every permanently installed dishwasher; through its normal cycle;

23.1.b. Ranges, cook tops and permanently installed ovens;

23.1.c. Trash compactors;

23.1.d. Garbage disposals;

23.1.e. Ventilation equipment or range hoods; and

23.1.f. Permanently installed microwave ovens.

23.2. The home inspector is not required to inspect:

23.2.a. Clocks, timers, self-cleaning oven function, or thermostats for calibration or automatic operation;

23.2.b. Non built-in appliances such as clothes washers and dryers; or

23.2.c. Refrigeration units such as freezers, refrigerators, and icemakers.

23.3. The home inspector is not required to operate:

23.3.a. Appliances in use; or

23.3.b. Any appliance that is shut down or otherwise inoperable.

W. Va. Code R. § 103-7-23