LAC 46:XL.311. Structural Systems

A. The home inspector shall inspect structural components including: 1. foundation; 2. framing; 3. columns; and 4. piers. B. The home inspector shall describe the type of: 1. foundation; 2. floor structure; 3. wall structure; 4. columns; 5. piers; 6. ceiling structure; and 7. roof structure. C. The home inspector shall: 1. probe structural components only where deterioration is visible, except where probing would damage any surface; 2. enter readily accessible under floor crawl spaces, basements, and attic spaces and, if applicable, report the reason why an area was not readily accessible; 3. report the methods used to inspect or access under floor crawl spaces and attics; and 4. report signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components.