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.