Fireplaces And Fuel Burning Appliances

(A) The licensee shall inspect: (1) Fuel-burning fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts; (2) Fuel-burning accessories installed in fireplaces; and (3) Chimneys and vent systems. (B) In the home inspection report, the licensee shall describe at least the following: (1) Fuel-burning fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts; (2) Fuel-burning accessories installed in fireplaces; (3) Presence or lack of a smoke detector in same room of fuel-burning fireplaces, stoves, or fireplace inserts; and (4) Presence or lack of a carbon monoxide detector in same room of fuel-burning fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. (C) The licensee is not required to inspect: (1) Interiors of vent systems, flues, and chimneys that are not readily accessible; (2) Fire screens and doors; (3) Seals and gaskets; (4) Mantles and fireplace surrounds; (5) Combustion air components; (6) Heat distribution assists (gravity feeds and fan assisted); (7) Automatic fuel feed devices; (8) Fuel-burning fireplaces and appliances located outside the inspected structures. (D) The licensee is not required to: (1) Ignite pilot flames; (2) Ignite or extinguish fires; (3) Determine the adequacy of drafts or draft characteristics; (4) Move fireplace inserts, stoves, or firebox contents.