(1) Roof covering systems and components include the following:

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 61-30.805

  • Inspect: To examine readily accessible systems and components of a home in accordance with the Standards of Practice adopted by the Department in Rules 61-30. See Florida Regulations 61-30.101
  • Installed: Attached such that removal requires tools. See Florida Regulations 61-30.101
  • Readily Accessible: Available for visual inspection without requiring dismantling or destructive means to gain access, moving of items, including but not limited to, furniture, personal property, stored items, clothing, wall or floor covering, or debris, dismantling, or any action which will likely involve risk to persons or property. See Florida Regulations 61-30.101
  • Unsafe: A condition in a readily accessible, installed system or component which is judged to be a significant risk of personal injury during normal, day-to-day use. See Florida Regulations 61-30.101
    (a) Roofing materials;
    (b) Flashings;
    (c) Skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations;
    (d) Roof drainage systems;
    (e) Ventilation of attics; and
    (f) Insulation of attics.
    (2) The inspector shall inspect all of the visible and readily accessible roof covering systems and components.
    (3) The inspector is not required to inspect:
    (a) Components or systems that are not readily accessible;
    (b) Antenna or other installed accessories;
    (c) Interiors of flues or chimneys which are not readily accessible.
    (4) The inspector is not required to walk on the roof surface when, in the opinion of the inspector, the following conditions exist:
    (a) Roof slope is excessive to safely walk on;
    (b) There is no safe access to the roof;
    (c) Climatic conditions render the roof unsafe to walk on;
    (d) Condition of the roofing material or roof decking renders the roof unsafe to walk on;
    (e) Walking on the roof may cause damage to the roof covering materials; and
    (f) Walking will place any liability or danger to the homeowner or other representatives involved in the home inspection process.
    (5) The inspector is not required to disturb insulation.
Rulemaking Authority 468.8325 FS. Law Implemented 468.8323, 468.832(1)(j) FS. History—New 10-22-13.