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.