(1) Site conditions that affect the structure include the following:

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 61-30.811

  • 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
  • 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
    (a) Vegetation;
    (b) Grading;
    (c) Surface drainage; and
    (d) Retaining walls on the property when any of these are likely to adversely affect the structure.
    (2) The inspector shall inspect all of the visible and readily accessible site conditions that affect the structure.
    (3) The inspector is not required to inspect:
    (a) Geological, geotechnical or hydrological site conditions;
    (b) Erosion control and earth stabilization measures.
Rulemaking Authority 468.8325 FS. Law Implemented 468.8323, 468.832(1)(j) FS. History—New 10-22-13.

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