OAR 812-008-0214
Built-in Kitchen Appliances


(1)

The Oregon certified home inspector shall observe and operate the basic functions of the following kitchen appliances:

(a)

Installed dishwasher, through its normal cycle;

(b)

Range, cook top, and installed oven;

(c)

Trash compactor;

(d)

Garbage disposal;

(e)

Ventilation equipment or range hood;

(f)

Installed microwave oven; and

(g)

Built-in refrigerators.

(2)

The Oregon certified home inspector is not required to observe:

(a)

Clocks, timers, self-cleaning oven function, or thermostats for calibration or automatic operation;

(b)

Non built-in appliances;

(c)

Refrigeration units that are not installed; or

(d)

Microwave leakage.

(3)

The Oregon certified home inspector is not required to operate:

(a)

Appliances in use; or

(b)

Any appliance that is shut down or otherwise inoperable.

Source: Rule 812-008-0214 — Built-in Kitchen Appliances, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=812-008-0214.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 812-008-0214’s source at or​.us