Ashi Sop Flashcards
The inspector shall: inspect?
Readily accessible, visually observable, installed systems and components
The inspector shall: provide the client with a written report, using a format and medium selected by the inspector, that states?
Those systems and components inspected that, in the professional judgement of the inspector, are not functioning properly, significantly deficient,unsafe or near end of service life
Recommendations to correct,or monitor, for future correction
Reasoning or explanation as to the nature of the deficiencies reported that are not self evident.
Systems and components designated for inspection that were present but not inspected and reason why
Ashi standard is not intended to limit the inspector from:
Including other services or systems and components in addition to those required
Designing or specifying repairs,provided the inspector is qualified to do so
Excluding systems and components from the inspection if requested or agreed To by client.
- Structural components:
The inspector shall:
“Inspect” structural components including the foundation and framing
“Describe” methods used to inspect under-floor crawl spaces and attics.
The foundation
Floor structure
Wall structure
Ceiling structure
Roof structure
3.2 structural components:
The inspector is not required to:
Provide engineering or architectural services or analysis
Offer an opinion about the adequacy of structural systems and components
Enter a crawl- space area that has less than 24” vertical clearance between components and ground or access opening smaller than 16” x 24”
Traverse attic load bearing components that are concealed by insulation or other materials
- Exterior:
The Inspector Shall:
Inspect :
1. Wall coverings,flashing,and trim
2. Exterior doors
3. Attached and adjacent decks,balconies,stoops,steps,porches,and their associated railings
4. Eaves,soffits,and fascia’s where accessible from ground level
5. Vegetation,grading,surface drainage, and retaining walls that are likely to adversely affect building.
6. Adjacent and entryway walkways, patios, and driveways.
Exterior B.
Describe wall coverings
Section 4.2 exterior:
The inspector is not required to inspect?
A. Screening, shutters, awnings, and similar seasonal accessories.
B. Fences, boundary walls, and similar structures.
C. Geological and soil conditions
D. Recreational facilities
E. Outbuildings other than garages and carports
F. Seawalls, break-walls, and docks
G. Erosion control and earth stabilization measures
Section 5 roofing:
The inspector shall?
A. Inspect :
Roofing materials, roofing drainage systems, flashing, skylights,chimneys,and roof penetrations.
B. Describe:
Roofing materials
Methods used to inspect the roofing
5.2 Roofing:
The inspector is not required to inspect:
A. Antennas
B. Interiors of vent systems, flues, and chimneys that are not readily accessible
C. Other installed accessories.
- Plumbing:
The inspector shall:
A. Inspect :
1. Interior water supply and distribution systems including fixtures and faucets
2. Interior drain, waste , and vent systems including fixtures
3. Water heating equipment and hot water supply systems
4. Vent systems, flues, and chimneys
5. Fuel storage and fuel distribution systems.
6. Sewage ejectors, sump pumps, and related piping.
6.1 Plumbing:
Inspector shall describe?
- Interior water supply, drain,waste, and vent piping materials
- Water heating equipment including energy sources
- Location of main water and fuel shut-off valves.
6.2 Plumbing:
The inspector is NOT required to inspect?
- Clothes washing machine connections
- Interiors of vent systems,flues,and chimneys that are not readily accessible
- Wells, well pumps, and water storage related equipment.
- Water conditioning systems
- Solar, geothermal, and other renewable energy water heating systems
- Manual and automatic fire extinguishing and sprinkler systems and landscaping irrigation systems.
- Septic and other sewage disposal systems
6.2 Plumbing:
Inspector is NOT required to determine?
- Whether water supply and sewage disposal are public or private
- Water quality
- The adequacy of combustion air components
C. Measure water supply flow and pressure, and well water quality
D. Fill shower pans and fixtures to test for leaks.
- Electrical
The inspector shall inspect?
- Service drop
- Service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways.
3 service equipment and main disconnects. - Service grounding
- Interior components of service panels and sub panels.
- Conductors.
- Overcurrent protection devices.
- A representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles.
- Ground fault circuit interrupters and arc fault circuit interrupters.