LAC 46:XL.317. Plumbing System

A. The home inspector shall inspect: 1. water supply and distribution systems, including: a. piping materials, supports, insulation; b. fixtures and faucets; c. functional flow; d. visible leaks; and e. cross connections; 2. interior drain, waste and vent system, including: traps, drain, waste, and vent piping; piping supports and pipe insulation; leaks, and functional drainage; 3. hot water systems including: water heating equipment; normal operating controls; automatic safety controls; and chimneys, flues and vents; 4. fuel storage and distribution systems including interior fuel storage equipment, supply piping, venting, and supports; leaks; and 5. sump pumps, drainage sumps, and related piping. B. The home inspector shall describe: 1. water supply and distribution piping materials; 2. drain, waste and vent piping materials; 3. water heating equipment; 4. location of main water supply shutoff device; and 5. the location of main gas supply shutoff device. C. 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. D. The home inspector is not required to: 1. determine the effectiveness of anti-siphon devices; 2. determine whether water supply and waste disposal systems are public or private; 3. operate automatic safety controls; 4. operate any valve except water closet flush valves, fixture faucets, and hose faucets; 5. determine whether the system is properly sized or utilizes proper materials; 6. inspect: a. water conditioning systems; b. fire and lawn sprinkler systems; c. on-site water supply quantity and quality; d. on-site waste disposal systems; e. foundation irrigation systems; f. spas; g. swimming pools; h. solar water heating equipment; or i. wells, well pumps, or water storage related equipment.