During a standard home inspection, the plumbing items below are inspected:
1. Interior water supply and distribution system including:
- piping materials, including supports and insulation
- fixtures and faucets
- functional flow
- leaks
- cross connections
2. Interior drain, waste and vent system, including:
- traps; drain, waste, and vent piping; piping supports and pipe insulation
- leaks
- functional drainage
3. Hot water systems including:
- water heating equipment
- normal operating controls
- automatic safety controls
- chimneys, flues and vents
4. Fuel storage and distribution systems including:
- interior fuel storage equipment, supply piping, venting and supports
- leaks
5. Sump pumps
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