Built-in Kitchen Appliances
(a) The Oregon certified home inspector shall observe and operate
the basic functions of the following kitchen appliances:
• Installed dishwasher, through its normal cycle;
• Range, cook top, and installed oven;
• Trash compactor;
• Garbage disposal;
• Ventilation equipment or range hood;
• Installed microwave oven; and
• Built-in refrigerators.
(b) The Oregon certified home inspector is not required to observe:
• Clocks, timers, self-cleaning oven function, or thermostats for
calibration or automatic operation;
• Non built-in appliances;
• Refrigeration units that are not installed; or
• Microwave leakage.
(c) The Oregon certified home inspector is not required to
operate:
• Appliances in use; or
• Any appliance that is shut down or otherwise inoperable.
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Mark Pierce
Oregon Certified Home Inspector
Office: 800-995-4063 
Cell:503-757-7784
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