ARSD 20:74:06:08. Roofing components for inspection

A home inspector shall inspect roofing components as follows: (1) The inspector shall observe, when accessible, and report on the general appearance and condition of the following: (a) The type of roof covering materials; (b) Roof drainage systems (gutters, downspouts, etc.); (c) Flashings; (d) Skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations; and (e) Chimney and liner material, lack of chimney liners, and chimney deterioration; (2) The inspector shall also report the following; (a) The methods used to observe the roofing; (b) The apparent life of the roof covering; (c) Missing shingles, hail, and wind damage; (d) Loose or missing flashing and/or drip edging; (e) Leaking gutters, missing downspouts, splash blocks, and down spout extensions; and (f) Those sections of the roof not visible from the ground.