OAR 812-008-0205
Structural Components


(1)

The Oregon certified home inspector shall observe and describe visible structural components including:

(a)

Foundation;

(b)

Floors and floor structure;

(c)

Walls and wall structure;

(d)

Columns or piers;

(e)

Ceilings and ceiling structure; and

(f)

Roofs and roof structure.

(2)

The Oregon certified home inspector shall:

(a)

Probe or sound structural components where deterioration is suspected, except where probing would damage any finished surface;

(b)

Enter underfloor crawl spaces, basements, and attic spaces except when access is obstructed or restricted, when entry could damage any property, or when dangerous or adverse situations are suspected;

(c)

Report the methods used to observed underfloor crawl spaces and attics; report inaccessible areas; and

(d)

Report signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components.

Source: Rule 812-008-0205 — Structural Components, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=812-008-0205.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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