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Episode 17: CREIA Standards Of Practice Section 2: Exteriors

This episode has special guest Bud Hayes from Hayes Inspection Group, Bud is a CREIA certified inspector as well. Bud and I break down each sub section and explain the standards of practice.

As promised here is a youtube video explaining how to identify if the doors are installed backwards.
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CREIA Standards of Practice

Residential Standards of Practice - Four or Fewer Units

 Part II. Standards of Practice

A home inspection includes the readily accessible systems and components, or a representative number of multiple similar components listed in Sections 1 through 9 subject to the limitations, exceptions, and exclusions in Part III.

SECTION 2 - Exterior
A.    Items to be inspected:
    1.     Surface grade directly adjacent to the buildings
    2.     Doors and windows
    3.     Attached decks, porches, patios, balconies, stairways and their enclosures, handrails and guardrails
    4.     Wall cladding and trim
    5.     Portions of walkways and driveways that are adjacent to the buildings
    6.     Pool or spa drowning prevention features, for the sole purpose of identifying which, if any, are present.
B.     The Inspector is not required to:
    1.     Inspect door or window screens, shutters, awnings, or security bars
    2.     Inspect fences or gates or operate automated door or gate openers or their safety devices
    3.     Use a ladder to inspect systems or components
    4.     Determine if ASTM standards are met or any drowning pre

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John Laforme
CREIA Certified Home Inspector
Home Inspection Authority LLC
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