a.  A Home Inspector shall observe and describe the condition of all of the following:

1. Wall claddings, including type.
2. Flashing and trim.
3. Entryway doors and at least one window per side of a dwelling unit.
4. Garage door operators, including whether any garage door operator automatically reverses or stops when meeting reasonable resistance during closing.
5. Decks, balconies, stoops, steps and porches including railings
6. Eaves, soffits and fascias.
7.  Grading, drainage, driveways, patios, walkways, and retaining walls that abut the dwelling unit.

• (b)  A home inspector shall operate all entryway doors, garage doors, and at least one window per side of a dwelling unit.
• (c) A home inspector is NOT REQUIRED TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
  1. Storm windows, storm doors, screening, shutters, awnings, and similar seasonal accessories.
  2. Locks, latches or other security devices or systems.
  3. Intercom systems
  4. fences or privacy walls
  5. Insulation or vapor barriers in exterior walls
  6. Safety glazing.
  7. Garage door operator remote control transmitters.
  8. Geological or soil conditions.
  9. Recreational facilities.
  10. Out-buildings other than garages and carports.
  11. trees, shrubs and other vegetation.