(a) A home inspector shall observe and described the condition of all of the following:
Interior water supply and distribution system, including piping materials, support, fixtures, faucets, functional flow and drainage, leaks and cross connections.
Interior drain, waste and vent system, including traps, drain, waste and vent piping, piping supports and leaks.
Hot water systems, including water heating equipment, normal operating controls, automatic safety controls, and exterior surfaces of chimneys, flues, and vents.
Fuel storage and distribution systems, including interior fuel storage equipment, supply piping, venting, supports and leaks.
Sump pumps.
(b) A home inspector shall operate all plumbing fixtures, including their faucets and accessible exterior faucets attached to the dwelling unit.
(c) A home inspector in NOT REQUIRED to do any of the following:
State the effectiveness of anti-siphon devices.
Determine whether the water supply and waste disposal systems are public or private.
Operate automatic safety controls or sump pumps equipped with internal or water dependent switches.
Operate any valve except water closets flush valves, fixture faucets and hose faucets.
Observe water conditioning systems, fire and lawn sprinkler systems, on-site water supply quantity and quality, on-site disposal systems, foundation drainage systems, or spas.
Observe the interior of flues, chimneys and vents, or solar water heating systems.
Observe any exterior plumbing components such as water mains or swimming pools.
Determine water temperature.
Determine the proper sizing, design or use of plumbing.