How shall an inspector ascertain with any degree of accuracy if the fire separation between a residence and its attached garage is in place?
Is the inspector required to inspect to trade or industry association standards? For example, ASTM, UL or ARMA?
Is a starter course tab that is not sealed material, deficient and a required reporting item per TREC?
Are inspectors required to mark and or comment as deficient the absence of tamper resistant receptacles?
Is observance of gas shut-off valves and connections with a digital camera placed behind or under appliances considered a reasonable method for discovering deficiencies in inaccessible areas?
Is olfactory detection of methane/natural gas odorant the only reasonable method of discovering gas leaks when the connectors are not accessible?