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Contents
TechnicalCommitteeonHomeInspection 4
Preface 7
0 Introduction 8
0.1 General 8
0.2 Users 8
0.3 Application 8
0.4 Homeinspections 8
0.5 Guidancetousers 8
1 Scope 9
1.1 General 9
1.2 Application 9
1.3 Exclusions 9
1.4 Terminology 10
2 Referencepublications 10
3 Definitionsandabbreviations 10
3.1 Definitions 10
3.2 Abbreviations 11
4 Generalinspectionrequirements 11
4.1 Scopeofinspection 11
4.1.1 Systemsandcomponents 11
4.1.2 Detachedbuildings 12
4.1.3 Readilyaccessibleitems 12
4.1.4 Exclusions 12
4.2 Methodsofinspection 12
4.2.1 General 12
4.2.2 Methods 12
4.2.3 Representativesample 13
4.2.4 Equipmentandtools 13
4.3 Reports 13
4.3.1 General 13
4.3.2 Formats 13
4.3.3 Reportcontents 13
4.3.4 Summaryoffindings 14
4.3.5 Inherentlimitations 14
5 Inspection 14
5.1 General 14
5.2 Site 15
5.2.1 Driveways,walkways,on-groundramps,porches,patios,decks,andbalconies 15
5.2.2 Fences 15
5.2.3 Exteriorstairs 15
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5.2.4 Retainingwallsandconstructedplanters 15
5.2.5 Sitedrainageandgrading 15
5.3 Structure 15
5.3.1 General 15
5.3.2 Foundations 15
5.3.3 Concreteslabonground/grade 16
5.3.4 Floorstructure 16
5.3.5 Wallstructure 16
5.3.6 Roofstructure 16
5.3.7 Interiorguardsandhandrails 16
5.3.8 Interiorstairs 16
5.4 Buildingenvelope 16
5.4.1 Exteriorwalls 16
5.4.2 Decks,balconies,pergolas,trellises,andsimilarstructures 17
5.4.3 Exteriorguardsandhandrails 17
5.4.4 Exteriordoors 17
5.4.5 Garagedoorsandopeners 17
5.4.6 Exteriorwindowsandskylights 17
5.4.7 Roofandattic 17
5.4.8 Soffit,fascia,andtrim 18
5.4.9 Guttersanddownspouts 18
5.4.10 Insulation,airbarrier,andvapourbarrier 18
5.5 Plumbingsystems 18
5.5.1 Potablewatersupplyanddistribution 18
5.5.2 Non-potablewaterreusesupplyanddistribution 18
5.5.3 Domesticwaterheaters 18
5.5.4 Plumbingfittingsandfixturesandbathandshowerenclosingsurfaces 19
5.5.5 Interiorsanitarydrainagesystems 19
5.5.6 Stormdrainagesystems 19
5.5.7 Non-potablewaterdischargesystems 19
5.5.8 Automaticirrigationsystems 19
5.6 Heating,cooling,andmechanicalventilationsystems 19
5.6.1 Heatingandcoolingsystems 19
5.6.2 Mechanicalventilationsystems 20
5.6.3 Fireplacesandchimneys 20
5.7 Electricalsystems 20
5.7.1 Electricalservice,maindisconnect,andearthgroundingsystem 20
5.7.2 Distributionpanels 20
5.7.3 Distributionwiringandcircuitry 20
5.7.4 Lighting,switches,receptacles,andjunctionboxes 20
5.7.5 Auxiliaryandotherelectricalsystems 21
5.8 Lifesafetysystems 21
5.8.1 Carbonmonoxidedetection 21
5.8.2 Smokeandheatdetection 21
5.8.3 Fireseparationandegress 21
5.9 Interiorfinishesandbuilt-inorattachedfurnishings 22
5.9.1 Floors,walls,ceilings,interiordoors,glazing,andtrim 22
5.9.2 Attachedcabinetryandcountertopsandbuilt-inorattachedfurnishings 22
5.10 Swimmingpoolareas 22
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5.11 Accessibilityequipment 22
AnnexA(informative) —Commentary 23
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Technical Committee on Home Inspection
G.Yates MinistryofServiceAlberta, Chair
Edmonton,Alberta
Category:RegulatoryAuthority
R.Guinn Oro-Medonte,Ontario Vice-Chair
Category:UserInterest
D.Aylward NunavutDepartmentofCommunityand
GovernmentServices,
Iqaluit,Nunavut
Category:RegulatoryAuthority
D.Babott SouthernAlbertaInstituteofTechnology(SAIT),
Calgary,Alberta
Category:GeneralInterest
M.Barnes Innovation,ScienceandEconomicDevelopment
Canada,
Ottawa,Ontario
Category:RegulatoryAuthority
R.Brady ConsumerAdvisoryCouncilforTechnicalStandards
&SafetyAuthority(TSSA),
Mississauga,Ontario
Category:UserInterest
A.Carson CarsonDunlop&AssociatesLtd.,
Toronto,Ontario
Category:HomeInspection
G.Clarke ClarkeEngineering,
Ajax,Ontario
Category:HomeInspection
J.Eakes InterfaceProductions,
Longueuil,Québec
Category:GeneralInterest
G.R.Genge GRGBuildingConsultants,
Newmarket,Ontario
Category:GeneralInterest
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R.Hanberg YukonHousingCorporation,
Whitehorse,Yukon
Category:RegulatoryAuthority
N.Hanna ElectricalSafetyAuthority(ESA),
Mississauga,Ontario
Category:RegulatoryAuthority
S.Hood MinistryofServiceAlberta, Associate
Edmonton,Alberta
J.A.Huzar ConsumersCouncilofCanada,
Victoria,BritishColumbia
Category:UserInterest
R.Jobin FirstNationsNationalBuildingOfficersAssociation
(FNNBOA),
Legal,Alberta
Category:GeneralInterest
D.Kendall ProfessionalHome&PropertyInspectorsofCanada
(PHPIC),
Kanata,Ontario
Category:HomeInspection
G.R.Larin InternationalAssociationofCertifiedHome
Inspectors(InterNACHI)Québec,
St-Hubert,Québec
Category:HomeInspection
L.Leyser Re/maxa-bRealtyLtd.,
Stratford,Ontario
Category:GeneralInterest
M.Lio HomeownerProtectionCentre,
Toronto,Ontario
Category:UserInterest
J.Londerville UniversityofGuelph,
Guelph,Ontario
Category:UserInterest
D.Mah NorthernAlbertaInstituteofTechnology(NAIT),
Edmonton,Alberta
Category:GeneralInterest
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