LAC 46:XL.325. Interior System

A. The home inspector shall inspect: 1. walls, ceiling, and floors; 2. steps, stairways, balconies, and railings; 3. countertops and a representative number of cabinets and drawers; 4. all doors; and 5. all readily accessible windows. B. The home inspector shall: 1. operate a representative number of windows and interior doors; 2. report signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components; 3. report the presence of suspected mold or microbial growth if, during the course of inspecting the systems and components of the structure in accordance with the home inspector licensing law and these rules, the licensed home inspector discovers visually observable evidence of suspected mold or microbial growth. C. The home inspector is not required to inspect: 1. paint, wallpaper, and other finish treatments on the interior walls, ceilings, and floors; 2. carpeting; 3. draperies, blinds, or other window treatments; or 4. interior recreational facilities.