SPS 131.32(8)(a)6. 6. Signs of water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components.

SPS 131.32(8)(b) (b) A home inspector is not required to observe any of the following:

SPS 131.32(8)(b)1. 1. Paint, wallpaper, and other cosmetic finish treatments on the interior walls, ceilings and floors.

SPS 131.32(8)(b)2. 2. Carpeting.

SPS 131.32(8)(b)3. 3. Draperies, blinds or other window treatments.

SPS 131.32(8)(b)4. 4. Household appliances.

SPS 131.32(8)(b)5. 5. Recreational facilities or another dwelling unit.

SPS 131.32(9) (9) Heating systems.

SPS 131.32(9)(a) (a) A home inspector shall observe and describe the condition of all of the following within a permanently installed heating system:

SPS 131.32(9)(a)1. 1. Heating equipment and distribution systems.

SPS 131.32(9)(a)2. 2. Normal operating controls and energy source.

SPS 131.32(9)(a)3. 3. Automatic safety controls.

SPS 131.32(9)(a)4. 4. Exterior surfaces of chimneys, flues and vents.

SPS 131.32(9)(a)5. 5. Solid fuel heating devices.

SPS 131.32(9)(a)6. 6. The presence of an installed heat source in each room.

SPS 131.32(9)(b) (b) A home inspector shall operate the systems using normal operating controls and open readily accessible access panels provided by the manufacturer or installer for routine homeowner maintenance.

SPS 131.32(9)(c) (c) A home inspector is not required to do any of the following:

SPS 131.32(9)(c)1. 1. Operate heating systems when weather conditions or other circumstances may cause equipment damage.

SPS 131.32(9)(c)2. 2. Operate automatic safety controls.

SPS 131.32(9)(c)3. 3. Ignite or extinguish fuel fires.

SPS 131.32(9)(c)4. 4. Observe the interior of flues, fireplace insert flue connectors, humidifiers, electronic air filters, or the uniformity or adequacy of heat supply to the various rooms.

SPS 131.32(9)(c)5. 5. Observe a heat exchanger unless it is readily observable and normally accessible to an occupant of a dwelling unit.

SPS 131.32(10) (10) Central air conditioning.

SPS 131.32(10)(a) (a) A home inspector shall observe and describe the condition of all of the following:

SPS 131.32(10)(a)1. 1. Cooling and air handling equipment, including type and energy source.

SPS 131.32(10)(a)2. 2. Normal operating controls.

SPS 131.32(10)(a)3. 3. The presence of an installed cooling source in each room.

SPS 131.32(10)(b) (b) A home inspector shall operate the systems, using normal operating controls, and open readily accessible access panels provided by the manufacturer or installer for routine homeowner maintenance.

SPS 131.32(10)(c) (c) A home inspector is not required to do any of the following: