LAC 46:XL.329. Built-In Kitchen Appliances

A. The home inspector shall inspect and operate the basic functions of the following appliances: 1. permanently installed dishwasher; through its normal cycle; 2. range, cook top, and permanently installed oven; 3. trash compactor; 4. garbage disposal; 5. ventilation equipment or range hood; 6. permanently installed microwave oven; and 7. any other built-in appliance. B. The home inspector is not required to inspect: 1. clocks, timers, self-cleaning oven function, or thermostats for calibration or automatic operation; 2. non built-in appliances such as clothes washers and dryers; 3. refrigeration units such as freezers, refrigerators and ice makers; or 4. central vacuum system. C. The home inspector is not required to operate: 1. appliances in use; or 2. any appliance that is shut down or otherwise inoperable.