Crack in a fire box...pic included

[Billy Boerner]

David,

2.8. Fireplace

I. The inspector shall inspect:

A. the fireplace, and open and close the damper door, if readily
accessible and operable;


Can't do either without looking in it!

[David A. Andersen]

As posted, you can limit your inspection as long as your client understands what he is contracting for.

It sounds here that if you don't do something in the SOP, you have to go stand in the corner or something!

This is not the case.
You can not completely comply with the SOP and still be in compliance.
Read the SOP, without reading into it.

You simply report:

Fireplace: The fireplace inspection is outside the scope of this home inspection as outlined in the bargained for home Inspection Agreement.

Home Inspection Agreement: This inspection does not cover any component related to a wood burning fireplace... Clients Initials: _______

[Billy Boerner]

Originally Posted by dandersen

As posted, you can limit your inspection as long as your client understands what he is contracting for.

It sounds here that if you don't do something in the SOP, you have to go stand in the corner or something!

This is not the case.
You can not completely comply with the SOP and still be in compliance.
Read the SOP, without reading into it.

You simply report:

Fireplace: The fireplace inspection is outside the scope of this home inspection as outlined in the bargained for home Inspection Agreement.

Home Inspection Agreement: This inspection does not cover any component related to a wood burning fireplace... Clients Initials: _______

I understand you can however I don't think it's wise to deviate from it. Just my .02 cents

[rmaday]

Originally Posted by bboerner

I understand you can however I don't think it's wise to deviate from it. Just my .02 cents

Limiting the inspection to whatever systems you and the client agree to inspect is not deviating from the SOP, IMO.

[David A. Andersen]

Originally Posted by bboerner

I understand you can however I don't think it's wise to deviate from it. Just my .02 cents

Why? Inquiring minds want to know.

We can't go in and do the job the clients specifically wants because of some SOP?

[Douglas Cossar]

[/quote]As to the COE, I do "substantially" follow them. I just don't inspect fireplaces or their chimneys, and unless you have been trained to do a Level II, I suggest you don't either.[/quote]

Worth repeating

The flue needs to be clean before it can be properly inspected and I'm not qualified to clean or inspect it.

Cheers