20:74:06:11Plumbing components for inspection --

Exclusions. A home inspector shall inspect plumbing components as follows: (1) The inspector shall observe and report on the general appearance and condition of the following: (a) Material of incoming water supply - main valve location; (b) Interior water supply and distribution piping material; (c) Interior drain, waste, and vent system - drain, waste, and vent material; (d) Water heating system: (i) Fuel type - electric, natural gas, or propane; (ii)Flue and vent for gas system; (iii) Capacity; (iv) Age, if possible; (v) Pressure/temperature relief valve with appropriate extension; (e) Water conditioning equipment; presence and location of: (i) Water softening system; (ii)Water filtering system; (f) Private well equipment; presence and location of: (i) Cistern; (ii)Wellhead; (iii) Pump(s); (iv) Pressure tank(s); (g) Sump pumps; presence: (i) Automatic operation; (ii)Operate from float valve; (iii) Location of discharge, if possible; (2) The inspector is not required to: (a) Observe or report on private waste disposal systems; (b) Observe the effectiveness of anti-siphon devices; (c) Determine whether water supply and waste disposal systems are public or private; (d) Operate automatic safety controls; (e) Operate shut off valves; (f) Observe sprinkler systems if winterized; (g) Evaluate effectiveness of conditioning systems; (h) Determine water quality or quantity; (i) Evaluate spas, except for flow and drainage; or (j) Evaluate well pumps or pressure tanks.

Source: 28 SDR 28, effective September 2, 2001.