When inspecting the roof of a residential building, the home inspector shall:
Inspect Roofing
- Roofing surface, excluding antennae and other installed accessories such as solar heating systems, lightning arresters, and satellite dishes;
- Roof drainage systems; Flashing; Skylights; and
- Exterior of chimneys.
Describe Roofing
- Roof surface;
- Roof drainage systems;
- Flashing; Skylights; and
- Chimneys.
Safety
- Employ reasonable, practicable and safe methods to inspect the roof such as:
- Walking on the roof;
- Observation from a ladder at roof level; or
- Visual examination with binoculars from ground level; and
- Describe the methods used to inspect the roof.
