Exterior
(a) The Oregon certified home inspector shall observe:
• Wall cladding, flashings, and trim;
• Entryway doors and all windows;
• Garage door operators;
• Attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, areaways, porches, and
applicable railings;
• Eaves, soffits, and fascias; and
• Vegetation, grading, drainage, driveways, patios, walkways, and
retaining walls with respect to their effect on the condition of the building.
(b) The Oregon certified home inspector shall:
• Describe wall cladding materials;
• Operate all entryway doors and a representative number of windows;
• Operate garage doors manually or by using permanently installed
controls for any garage door operator; and
• Report whether or not any garage door operator will automatically
reverse or stop when meeting reasonable resistance during closing.
(c) The Oregon certified home inspector is not required to
observe:
• Storm windows, storm doors, screening, shutters,
and awnings;
• Presence of safety glazing in doors and windows;
• Garage door operator remote control transmitters;
• Geological conditions;
• Recreational facilities (including spas, saunas, steambaths, swimming
pools, tennis courts, playground equipment, and other exercise, entertainment,
or athletic facilities); or
• Detached buildings or structures.
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Mark Pierce
Oregon Certified Home Inspector
Office: 800-995-4063 
Cell:503-757-7784
OCHI #345-NIBI
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