.05 Exterior.

A. A home inspector shall visually inspect the accessible exterior components, including:

(1) Exterior wall covering, flashing, and trim;

(2) All exterior doors;

(3) Attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps and stringers, porches, and their associated railings and balusters;

(4) Eaves, soffits, and fascias that are accessible from the ground level;

(5) Vegetation, grading, surface drainage, and retaining walls on the property if any of these may adversely affect the building; and

(6) Walkways, patios, and driveways leading to dwelling entrances.

B. A home inspector shall describe:

(1) The exterior:

(a) Wall covering;

(b) Flashing;

(c)Trim; and

(d) Doors;

(2) Deck components, including the absence of flashing at the ledger board;

(3) Eaves, soffits, and facias;

(4) Walkways, patios, driveways, including trip hazards; and

(5) Grading and surface drainage that may adversely affect the building.

C. A home inspector is not required to inspect any of the following:

(1) Screening, shutters, awnings, and similar seasonal accessories:

(2) Fences, including each fence gate;

(3) Geological, geotechnical, or hydrological conditions;

(4) Recreational facilities;

(5) Outbuildings;

(6) Seawalls, break-walls, and docks; or

(7) Erosion control and earth stabilization measures.