CAN/CSA-A770-16 - Home inspection

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National Standard of Canada CAN/CSA-A770-16, Home inspection Standards Update Service Technical Committee on Home Inspection Preface 0 Introduction 0.1 General 0.2 Users 0.3 Application 0.4 Home inspections 0.5 Guidance to users 1 Scope 1.1 General 1.2 Application 1.3 Exclusions 1.4 Terminology 2 Reference publications 3 Definitions and abbreviations 3.1 Definitions 3.2 Abbreviations 4 General inspection requirements 4.1 Scope of inspection 4.1.1 Systems and components 4.1.2 Detached buildings 4.1.3 Readily accessible items 4.1.4 Exclusions 4.2 Methods of inspection 4.2.1 General 4.2.2 Methods 4.2.3 Representative sample 4.2.4 Equipment and tools 4.3 Reports 4.3.1 General 4.3.2 Formats 4.3.3 Report contents 4.3.4 Summary of findings 4.3.5 Inherent limitations 5 Inspection 5.1 General 5.2 Site 5.2.1 Driveways, walkways, on-ground ramps, porches, patios, decks, and balconies 5.2.2 Fences 5.2.3 Exterior stairs 5.2.4 Retaining walls and constructed planters 5.2.5 Site drainage and grading 5.3 Structure 5.3.1 General 5.3.2 Foundations 5.3.3 Concrete slab on ground/grade 5.3.4 Floor structure 5.3.5 Wall structure 5.3.6 Roof structure 5.3.7 Interior guards and handrails 5.3.8 Interior stairs 5.4 Building envelope 5.4.1 Exterior walls 5.4.2 Decks, balconies, pergolas, trellises, and similar structures 5.4.3 Exterior guards and handrails 5.4.4 Exterior doors 5.4.5 Garage doors and openers 5.4.6 Exterior windows and skylights 5.4.7 Roof and attic 5.4.8 Soffit, fascia, and trim 5.4.9 Gutters and downspouts 5.4.10 Insulation, air barrier, and vapour barrier 5.5 Plumbing systems 5.5.1 Potable water supply and distribution 5.5.2 Non-potable water reuse supply and distribution 5.5.3 Domestic water heaters 5.5.4 Plumbing fittings and fixtures and bath and shower enclosing surfaces 5.5.5 Interior sanitary drainage systems 5.5.6 Storm drainage systems 5.5.7 Non-potable water discharge systems 5.5.8 Automatic irrigation systems 5.6 Heating, cooling, and mechanical ventilation systems 5.6.1 Heating and cooling systems 5.6.2 Mechanical ventilation systems 5.6.3 Fireplaces and chimneys 5.7 Electrical systems 5.7.1 Electrical service, main disconnect, and earth grounding system 5.7.2 Distribution panels 5.7.3 Distribution wiring and circuitry 5.7.4 Lighting, switches, receptacles, and junction boxes 5.7.5 Auxiliary and other electrical systems 5.8 Life safety systems 5.8.1 Carbon monoxide detection 5.8.2 Smoke and heat detection 5.8.3 Fire separation and egress 5.9 Interior finishes and built-in or attached furnishings 5.9.1 Floors, walls, ceilings, interior doors, glazing, and trim 5.9.2 Attached cabinetry and countertops and built-in or attached furnishings 5.10 Swimming pool areas 5.11 Accessibility equipment Annex A (informative) Commentary