Site Characteristics And Exterior

A. The licensee shall inspect: (1) Wall cladding materials, flashing, and trim; (2) eaves, soffits, and fascia where accessible and observable from the ground level; (3) exterior doors and windows; (4) attached and adjacent decks, balconies, stairs, steps, stoops, stairways, and porches and the associated railings, guards, and handrails; (5) vegetation, grading, surface drainage, and retaining structures that, as determined by the licensee, adversely affect the building; (6) attached and adjacent walkways and exterior stoops, landings, and patios; (7) adjacent driveways and other paved, masonry, or hardscape areas; (8) attached portals and ramadas; (9) garages and carports. B. In the home inspection report, the licensee shall describe at least the wall cladding. C. The licensee is not required to inspect: (1) Storm windows, storm doors, screening, shutters, awnings, and similar seasonal accessories; (2) items that are not visible or readily accessible from the ground, including window and door flashing; (3) fencing, privacy walls, and retaining walls, unless as determined by the licensee to adversely affect the subject building. (4) erosion control and other earth stabilization measures; (5) soil or geological conditions, site engineering, property boundaries, encroachments, or easements; (6) adequacy of retaining walls, sea walls, waterfront bulkhead, docks, and piers; (7) ponds, fountains, or decorative water features; (8) safety glazing; (9) integrity of multiple-pane window glazing or thermal window seals; (10) recreational facilities; (11) additional structures other than attached garages and carports; and one detached garage or carport utilized as the primary vehicle structure in proximity to the subject home; (12) swimming pools and spas.