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.
7.1 Electrical:
The inspector SHALL describe:
- Amperage rating of the service
- Location of main disconnects and sub panels
- Presence or absence of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms
4 the predominant branch circuit wiring method
7.2 Electrical:
The inspector is NOT required to?
A. Inspect:
1. Remote control devices
2. Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, security alarm systems, and other signaling devices
3. Low voltage wiring systems and components
4. Ancillary wiring systems and components not a part of primary electrical power distribution system
5. Solar, geothermal, wind, and other renewable energy systems
B. Measure amperage , voltage , and impedance
C. Determine the age and type of smoke and carbon monoxide alarm systems
- Heating:
8.1 The inspector Shall:
A. Open readily openable access panels.
B. 1.Inspect: installed heating equipment.
B.2. Vent system, flues, and chimneys.
B.3. Distribution systems.
C. Describe:
1. Energy sources
2. Heating systems
8.2 The inspector is NOT required:
A. Inspect:
1. Interiors of the vent systems,flues, and chimneys that are not readily accessible.
2. Heat exchangers
3. Humidifiers and dehumidifiers.
4. Electric air cleaning and sanitizing devices.
5. Heating systems using ground- source, water source, solar, and renewable energy technologies.
6. Heat-recovery and similar whole-house mechanical ventilation systems.
B. Determine: 1. Heat supply adequacy and distribution balance.
2. The adequacy of combustion air components.
- Air Conditioning
The inspector shall:
A. Open readily openable access panels.
B. Inspect:
1. Central and permanently installed cooling equipment.
2. Distribution systems
C. Describe:
1. Energy Source
2. Cooling system.
9.2 Air Conditioning
The inspector is NOT required to:
A. Inspect electric air cleaning and sanitizing devices
B. Determine cooling supply adequacy and distribution balance.
C. Inspect cooling units that are not permanently installed or that are installed in windows.
D. Inspect cooling systems using ground-source, water- source, solar, and renewable energy technologies.
- Interiors
10.1 the inspector SHALL inspect:
A. Walls, ceilings, floors.
B. Steps, stairways,and railings
C. Countertops and a representative number of installed cabinets.
D. A representative number of doors and windows
E. Garage vehicle doors and garage vehicle door operators
F. Installed ovens, ranges, surface cooking appliances, microwave ovens, dishwashing machines, and food waste grinders by using normal operating controls to activate the primary function.
10.2. Interiors:
The inspector is NOT required to inspect:
A. Paint, wall paper, and other finish treatments.
B. Floor coverings
C. Window treatments.
D. Coatings on and the hermetic seals between panes of window glass.
E. Central vacuum systems
F. Recreational facilities.
G. Installed and free standing kitchen and laundry appliances not listed in section 10.1.f
H. Appliance thermostats including their calibration, adequacy of heating elements, self cleaning oven cycles, indicator lights, door seals, timers,clocks, timed features, and other specialized features of the appliance.
I. Operate, or confirm the operation of every control and feature of an inspected appliance.
- Insulation and Ventilation
11.1 The Inspector Shall:
A. Inspect:
1. Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces.
2. Ventilation of attics and foundation areas.
3. Kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and similar exhaust systems.
4. Clothes dryer exhaust systems.
B. Describe:
1. Insulation and vapor retards in unfinished spaces.
2. Absence of insulation in unfinished spaces at conditioned surfaces.
11.2 Insulation and Ventilation
The Inspector is NOT required to:
Disturb insulation
- Fireplaces and Fuel- Burning Appliances
12.1 The Inspector SHALL :
A. Inspect:
1. Fuel-burning fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts
2. Fuel-burning accessories installed in fireplaces
3. Chimneys and vent systems
B. Describe:
Systems and components and components listed in 12.1.A.1 and .2
12.2 The Inspector is NOT required to:
A. Inspect :
1. Interiors of vent systems, flues, and chimneys that are nor readily accessible
2. Fire screens and doors
3. Seals and gaskets.
4. Automatic fuel feed devices.
5. Mantles and fireplace surrounds.
6 Combustion air components and to determine their adequacy.
7. Heat distribution assists (gravity fed and fan assisted)
8. Fuel-burning fireplaces and appliances located out-side the inspected structures
B. Determine draft characteristics.
C. Move fireplace inserts and stoves or firebox contents.
