Countywide Property Inspections - Property Inspectors

I. Standards of Practice

II. Scope of Inspections

1. Foundations & Basements
2. Exteriors
3. Roof Coverings
4. Attics & Roof Framing
5. Plumbing
6. Electrical Systems
7. Heating Systems
8. Central Cooling System

Optional Sections:

9. Fireplaces and Chimneys
10. Building Interior
11. Appliances and Systems
12. Pools and Spa

III. Limitations, Exceptions
& Exclusions

IV. Glossary of Terms

V. Inspector Profiles

Scope of Inspection
As established by the California Real Estate Inspection Association

SECTION 9 - Fireplaces and Chimneys

A. Items to be identified and reported:

1. Chimneys, flues, dampers and associated components.

2. Fireboxes, hearth extensions and permanently installed accessory components.

3. Manufactured solid-fuel or gas-burning appliances.

B. The inspector is not required to:

1. Determine adequacy of draft, perform a smoke test, or dismantle or remove any component.

2. Examine the structural integrity of fireplaces and chimneys.

3. Examine or operate ancillary or non-permanently installed components.