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Optional Standards
Optional Standards for use by Suncoast ASHI membership, in the absence of an
ASHI National Standard to cover the issues concerned.
14. POOLS AND SPAS
14.1 The
Inspector may
describe and
inspect Pool and Spa
installations at his/her discretion, as agreed in writing with a
client/customer.
14.2 The Inspector
shall:
A. Inspect:
1. Pool area enclosure and related access gates.
2. Patio, ground surface and drainage immediately
adjacent to the inspected pool or spa.
3. Normally found,
readily accessible equipment such as:
lights, pumps, heaters, filters, and related mechanical, plumbing and
electrical connections.
B. Describe:
1. Location, type and materials of pool and/or spa
examined.
2. Conditions limiting or
otherwise inhibiting inspection
of any pool or spa
component.
3. Condition of visible portions of
systems,
structures, or components.
4. Type of filtration equipment installed.
C. Not conduct any mechanically
exhaustive testing of any component or part thereof.
14.3 The Inspector
is NOT required:
1. Inspect any above ground, movable, freestanding or
otherwise non-permanently installed pool or spa, or self-contained
equipment, unless previously agreed in writing.
2. Enter or come into contact with pool or spa water to
examine the system,
structure,
or components.
3. Determine adequacy of spa jet water force or bubble
effect.
4 .
Determine structural integrity or leakage of any kind.
5. Evaluate thermostat(s) or their calibration, heating
elements, chemical dispensers, water chemistry or conditioning devices,
low voltage or computer controls, timers, sweeps or cleaners, pool or
spa covers and related components.
6. Dismantle
any mechanical component or part thereof.
7. Operate or evaluate filter backwash
systems.
8. Examine accessories, such as, but not limited to:
aerators or air-blowers, diving or jump boards, ladders, skimmers,
slides or steps.
9. Evaluate any equipment not responding to normal
operating controls, including the absence of a required energy source,
such as electricity, gas or liquid propane.
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15. BUILT-IN SYSTEMS & APPLIANCES
(Items not already covered by a preceding ASHI
Standard)
15.1 The
Inspector may
inspect any of the
following, at his/her discretion, as agreed in writing with a client/customer:
Attic power vents, central vacuum, cook-tops and exhaust fans,
dishwashers, food waste disposers, garage door openers, hydrotherapy tubs,
ovens, microwave ovens, refrigerators,
freezers, trash compactors, or whole-house fans.
15.2 The Inspector shall:
A. Inspect and Describe:
Optional systems,
components and appliances specifically
inspected
during the
inspection.
B. Use only
normal operating controls
in the course of the
inspection.
C. Not physically
move or
dismantle any
equipment or component(s)
during the course of the
inspection.
15.3. The Inspector
is NOT required to:
1. Activate any
system or appliance that is shut down.
2. Operate or evaluate any
system, component
or appliance that does not respond to
normal operating controls.
3. Operate
any gas appliance that requires the use of a
match or other remote burner lighting device.
4. Operate
any system
or appliance that requires the use of
special codes, keys, combinations, or devices.
5. Operate any
system,
component, or appliance where damage
might occur.
6. Determine thermostat(s) calibration, adequacy of
heating elements, operate or evaluate self-cleaning oven cycles, signal
lights, or automatic setbacks or clocks.
7. Determine leakage from microwave ovens.
8. Determine the presence or operation of back-draft
damper devices in exhaust devices.
9. Inspect any intercom or built-in sound system, sauna,
steam-bath, kiln, clothes washing or drying machine, toaster, icemaker,
coffeemaker, can-opener, bread-warmer, blender, instant hot water
dispenser, or any other similar small, ancillary or non-built-in
appliances.
Note: The preceding two standards are
separate from and in addition to the national Standards of Practice published by
the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) prepared for use by its Members
and Candidates. These additional Standards have been prepared and adopted
independently by the ASHI Florida Suncoast Chapter for the optional use by its
membership, and may be included with, or referred to, in an employment contract
or pre-inspection agreement between the inspector/inspection firm and
clients/customers.
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