Multi-Pane Glazing Assemblies As It Relates To The Standards Of Professional Practice For Arizona Home Inspectors Provision 11.2 B (EFF. 4/23/2019)

Subject: Multi-pane glazing assemblies as it relates to the Standards of Professional Practice for Arizona Home Inspectors provision 11.2 B.
 

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The Standards of Professional Practice for Arizona Home Inspectors provision 11.2 B reads:
“The inspector shall: report signs of water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components.”

Substantive Policy Statement

Provision 11.2 B of the Standards of Professional Practice for Arizona Home Inspectors does not apply to the area between panes of glass in multi-pane glazing assemblies as it relates to the presence or absence of moisture or condensation. Exhaustive evaluation of the interior of multi-pane window assemblies is determined to be cosmetic and outside of the scope of a home inspection. Detection of problems related to the hermetic seal, interior coatings and gases that may or may not be present requires specific expertise. Additionally, the ability to determine the condition of the hermetic seal, interior coatings, and gases present within is highly dependent on climactic conditions, cleanliness of glazing, window screen and window covering obstructions.

Applicable Law

Arizona Administrative Code R4-30-301.01(A)