(v) Ducts, vents (including dryer vents) and
flues. The inspector shall:

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(1) report as in need of repair deficiencies
such as damaged ducting or insulation, improper
material or improper routing of ducts
where visible and accessible;
(2) report as in need of repair the absence of
air flow at all accessible supply registers in the
habitable areas of the structure;
(3) report as in need of repair deficiencies in
accessible duct fans and filters;
(4) report as in need of repair deficiencies in
installation, such as gas piping, sewer vents,
electrical wiring or junction boxes in the plenum,
returns or chases or improper sealing, where
visible;
(5) report as in need of repair deficiencies in
the flue system components;
(6) report as in need of repair a flue or vent
pipe that does not properly terminate; and
(7) report as in need of repair deficiencies in
materials used for the venting systems.
(w) Specific limitations for ducts and vents.
The inspector is not required to do the following:
(1) determine the efficiency, adequacy or
capacity of the systems;
(2) determine the uniformity of the supply of
conditioned air to the various parts of the structure;
(3) determine the types of materials contained
in insulation, wrapping of pipes, ducts,
jackets, boilers and wiring;
(4) operate venting systems unless ambient
temperatures or other circumstances, in the
reasonable opinion of the inspector, are conducive
to safe operation without damage to the
equipment; or
(5) operate a unit outside its normal operating