Hawkeye Home Inspections

Items of the Inspection

The items of the inspection are examined in accordance with OAR Division 8 Chapter 812 and the ASHI SoP. For more information on the scope of the inspection go to Notices and Disclosures.

Foundation systems
Crawlspaces and attics
Floor Assemblies
Columns/Posts/Piers
Wall Assemblies
Roof Assemblies
Ceiling Assemblies
Exterior wall covering assemblies
Windows
Entry/Exit Doors
Garage vehicle doors & openers
Structures serving entry/exit doors
Eaves/Soffits/Fascias
Roof Coverings
Roof Drainage System
Roof Flashings
Skylights
Chimneys
Roof Penetrations
Supply piping
DWV
Water heaters
Above ground oil tanks
Sump pumps
Sewage Ejectors
Electrical system
Smoke Alarms
Principal Heating System
Filters/s
Secondary Heating Systems
Solid Fuel Devices
Heat Distribution System
Existence of heat sources in rooms
Central A/C systems
Walls
Ceilings
Floors
Steps/Stairways/Balconies/Railings
Counters
Cabinetry
Doors
Insulation
Attic/Crawlspace Ventilation
Exhaust Systems
Attic Fan

GENERAL EXCLUSIONS & OUT OF SCOPE ISSUES AND ITEMS

Oregon certified home inspectors are not required to report on:

Life expectancy of any component or system.
The causes of the need for a repair.
The methods, materials, and costs of corrections.
The suitability of the property for any specialized use.
Compliance or non-compliance with codes, ordinances, statutes, regulatory requirements or restrictions.
The advisability or inadvisability of purchase of the property.
The presence or absence of pests such as wood damaging organisms, rodents, or insects.
Cosmetic items, underground items, or items not permanently installed.
Detached structures.
Concealed insulation and vapor retarders.
Venting equipment that is integral with household appliances.
Thermal efficiency ratings.
Fences or privacy walls.
Ownership of fencing, privacy walls, retaining walls.
Condition of trees, shrubs, or vegetation.
Soil or geological conditions, site engineering, property boundaries, encroachments, or easements.

Oregon certified home inspectors are not required to:

Offer or undertake any act or service contrary to law.
Offer warranties or guarantees of any kind.
Offer to undertake engineering, architectural, plumbing, electrical or any other job function requiring an occupational license in the jurisdiction where the inspection is taking place, unless the Oregon certified home inspector holds a valid occupational license, in which case the Oregon certified home inspector may inform the client that the home inspector is so certified, and is therefore qualified to go beyond Division 8 and undertake additional inspections beyond those within the scope of the basic inspection.
Calculate the strength, adequacy, or efficiency of any system or component.
Enter any area, undertake any procedure that may damage the property or its components, or be dangerous to the Oregon certified home inspector or other persons.
Operate any system or component that is shut down or otherwise inoperable.
Operate any system or component that does not respond to normal operating controls.
Disturb insulation, move personal items, panels, furniture, equipment, plant life, soil, snow, ice, or debris that obstructs access or visibility.
Determine the presence or absence of any suspected adverse environmental condition or hazardous substance, including but not limited to toxins, carcinogens, noise or contaminants in the building or soil, water, and air.
Determine the effectiveness of any system installed to control or remove suspected hazardous substances.
Predict future condition, including but not limited to failure of components.
Project operating costs of components.
Evaluate acoustical characteristics of any system or component.
Observe special equipment or accessories that are not listed as components to be observed in Division 8.
Identify presence of odors or their source.

The Oregon certified home inspector is not required to observe:

Storm windows, storm doors, screening, shutters, and awnings.
Geological conditions.
Garage door operator remote control transmitters.
Recreational facilities (including spas, saunas, steambaths, swimming pools, tennis courts, playground equipment, and other exercise, entertainment, or athletic facilities).
Detached buildings or structures.
Water conditioning systems.
Fire and lawn sprinkler systems.
On-site water supply quantity and quality.
On-site waste disposal systems.
Foundation irrigation systems.
Whirlpool tubs, except as to functional flow and functional drainage.
Swimming pools and spas.
Solar water heating equipment.
State the effectiveness of anti-siphon devices and anti-backflow valves.
Determine whether water supply and waste disposal systems are public or private.
Operate automatic safety controls.
Operate any valve except toilet flush valves, fixture faucets, and hose faucets.
Low-voltage systems except to report the presence of solenoid-type lighting systems.
Security system devices, heat detectors, or carbon monoxide detectors.
Telephone, security, TV, intercoms, lightening arrestors or other ancillary wiring that is not a part of the primary electrical distribution system.
Built-in vacuum equipment.
Insert any tool, probe, or testing device inside the panels.
Test or operate any overcurrent device except ground fault circuit interrupters.
Dismantle any electrical device or control other than to remove the covers of the main or auxiliary distribution panels.
Inspect the interior of flues, vents & chimneys.
Fireplace insert flue connections.
Humidifiers.
The uniformity or adequacy of heat supply to the various rooms.
Operate automatic safety controls.
Ignite or extinguish solid fuel fires.
Cooling systems when weather conditions or other circumstances may cause equipment damage.
Non-central air conditioners.
The uniformity or adequacy of cool-air supply to the various rooms.
Operate a representative number of cabinets and drawers.
Paint, wall paper, and other finish treatments on the interior walls, ceilings, and floors.
Draperies, blinds or other window treatments.
Clocks, timers, self-cleaning oven function, or thermostats for calibration or automatic operation.
Non built-in appliances.
Refrigeration units that are not installed.
Test for Microwave leakage.

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