W. Va. Code R. § 103-7-19 - Heating

19.1. The home inspector shall inspect permanently installed heating systems including:

19.1.a. Heating equipment;

19.1.b. Normal operating controls;

19.1.c. Automatic safety controls;

19.1.d. Chimney, flues and vents, where readily visible;

19.1.e. Solid fuel heating devices including fireplaces;

19.1.f. Heat distribution systems including fans, pumps, ducts, and piping, with associated supports, insulation, air filters, registers, radiators, fan coil units, convectors; and

19.1.g. The presence of an installed heat source in each room.

19.2. The home inspector shall describe:

19.2.a. The energy source; and

19.2.b. The heating equipment and distribution type.

19.3. The home inspector shall operate the systems using normal operating controls.

19.4. The home inspector shall open readily accessible panels provided by the manufacturer or installer for routine homeowner maintenance.

19.5. The home inspector is not required to:

19.5.a. Operate heating systems when weather conditions or other circumstances may cause equipment damage;

19.5.b. Operate automatic safety controls;

19.5.c. Ignite or extinguish solid fuel fires and/or pilot lights; or

19.5.d. Inspect:

19.5.d.1. The interior of flues;

19.5.d.2. Fireplace insert flue connections;

19.5.d.3. Humidifiers;

19.5.d.4. Electronic air filters; or

19.5.d.5. The uniformity or adequacy of heat supplies to the various rooms.

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W. Va. Code R. § 103-7-19