(a) Heating equipment
(1) General requirements.
(A) The inspector shall report:
(i) the type of heating systems; and
(ii) the energy sources; and
(B) report as Deficient:
(i) inoperative units;
(ii) deficiencies in the thermostats;
(iii) inappropriate location;
(iv) the lack of protection from physical damage;
(v) burners, burner ignition devices or heating elements, switches, and thermostats that are not a minimum of 18 inches above the lowest garage floor elevation, unless the unit is listed for garage floor installation;
(vi) the absence of an opening that would allow access to equipment for inspection, service, repair or replacement without removing permanent construction or building finish;
(vii) when applicable; a floored passageway and service platform that would allow access for equipment inspection, service, repair or replacement; and
(viii) deficiencies in mounting and performance of window and wall units;
(2) Requirements for electric units. The inspector shall report deficiencies in:
(A) performance of heat pumps;
(B) performance of heating elements; and
(C) condition of conductors; and
(3) Requirements for gas units. The inspector shall report as Deficient:
(A) gas leaks;
(B) flame impingement, uplifting flame, improper flame color, or excessive scale buildup;
(C) the absence of a gas shut-off valve within six feet of the appliance;
(D) the absence of a gas appliance connector or one that exceeds six feet in length;
(E) gas appliance connectors that are concealed within or extended through walls, floors, partitions, ceilings or appliance housings; and
(F) deficiencies in:
(i) combustion, and dilution air;
(ii) gas shut-off valves;
(iii) access to a gas shutoff valves that prohibits full operation;
(iv) gas appliance connector materials; and
(v) the vent pipe, draft hood, draft, proximity to combustibles, and vent termination point and clearances; and
(b) Cooling equipment
(1) Requirements for cooling units other than evaporative coolers.
(A) the inspector shall report the type of systems;
(B) the inspector shall report as Deficient:
(i) inoperative units;
(ii) inadequate cooling as demonstrated by its performance;
(iii) the absence of an opening that would allow access to equipment for inspection, service, repair or replacement without removing permanent construction or building finish;
(iv) when applicable; a floored passageway and service platform that would allow access for equipment inspection, service, repair or replacement;
(v) noticeable vibration of blowers or fans;
(vi) water in the auxiliary/secondary drain pan;
(vii) a primary drain pipe that discharges in a sewer vent;
(viii) missing or deficient refrigerant pipe insulation;
(ix) dirty coils, where accessible;
(x) condensing units lacking adequate clearances or air circulation or that has deficiencies in the fins, location, levelness, or elevation above grade surfaces;
(xi) deficiencies in:
(I) the condensate drain and auxiliary/secondary pan and drain system;
(II) mounting and performance of window or wall units; and
(III) thermostats.
(2) Requirements for evaporative coolers.
(A) The inspector shall report:
(i) type of systems;
(ii) the type of water supply line;
(B) The inspector shall report as Deficient:
(i) inoperative units;
(ii) inadequate access and clearances;
(iii) deficiencies in performance or mounting;
(iv) missing or damaged components;
(v) the presence of active water leaks; and
(vi) the absence of backflow prevention.
(c) Duct systems, chases, and vents
(1) The inspector shall report as Deficient:
(A) damaged duct systems or improper material;
(B) damaged or missing duct insulation;
(C) the absence of air flow at accessible supply registers;
(D) the presence of gas piping and sewer vents concealed in ducts, plenums and chases;
(E) ducts or plenums in contact with earth; and
(2) The inspector shall report as Deficient deficiencies in:
(A) filters;
(B) grills or registers; and
(C) the location of return air openings.
(d) For heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems inspected under this section, the inspector is not required to perform the following actions:
(1) program digital thermostats or controls;
(2) inspect:
(A) for pressure of the system refrigerant, type of refrigerant, or refrigerant leaks;
(B) winterized or decommissioned equipment; or
(C) duct fans, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, air purifiers, motorized dampers, electronic air filters, multi-stage controllers, sequencers, heat reclaimers, wood burning stoves, boilers, oil-fired units, supplemental heating appliances, de-icing provisions, or reversing valves;
(3) operate:
(A) setback features on thermostats or controls;
(B) cooling equipment when the outdoor temperature is less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit;
(C) radiant heaters, steam heat systems, or unvented gas-fired heating appliances; or
(D) heat pumps, in the heat pump mode, when the outdoor temperature is above 70 degrees;
(4) verify:
(A) compatibility of components;
(B) tonnage match of indoor coils and outside coils or condensing units;
(C) the accuracy of thermostats; or
(D) the integrity of the heat exchanger; or
(5) determine:
(A) sizing, efficiency, or adequacy of the system;
(B) balanced air flow of the conditioned air to the various parts of the building; or
(C) types of materials contained in insulation.
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