These Standards of Practice (SOPs) and have been approved by InterNACHI.

STANDARDS of PRACTICE for PERFORMING WILDFIRE SURVEYS of RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES

the inspector should inspect:

  1. the primary road leading to the property;
  2. road and property address signs;
  3. automatic gates;
  4. the driveway;
  5. property slope;
  6. property vegetation;
  7. the yard within 100 feet of the home (defensible space);
  8. the home exterior;
    1. roof, including vents and any chimney;
    2. exterior walls;
    3. window and door exteriors;

      9. the electrical service conductors.

Describe:

    1. access road and driveway surfacing material and maintenance protocol;
    2. the lot size (from documentation);
    3. any bridge materials, clearance limitations, and available certifications;
    4. any gate horizontal and vertical clearances limitations;
    5. Automatic gate means of emergency entry;
    6. driveway horizontal and vertical clearances limitations;
    7. the smallest driveway inside turn radius (where applicable)
    8. the property fuels of concern (type and general density);
    9. the presence or absence of a water source approved for firefighting
    10. The exterior wall construction method and exterior wall-covering materials;
    11. the electrical service conductors as being above- or under-ground;
    12. the presence of onsite potential hazards (combustible gas/liquid fuel tanks, hazardous chemicals, etc.);
    13. any fire hydrants located within 1000 feet of the home.

Photo-document:

    1. the entry to the property, including the address sign;
    2. any bridges and posted weight limitations;
    3. automatic gate showing key box location (if present);
    4. the home, including attached structures (decks, balconies, porches);
    5. the general area included within defensible space;
    6. any potential hazards to emergency responders (combustible gas/liquid fuel tanks, hazardous chemicals, etc.).

the inspector is not required to:

        1. verify compliance with any regulations, codes, standards, or building permits;
        2. verify the fire-rating of the roof covering materials (as applicable)
        3. make property entry recommendations;
        4. enter a home or outbuilding;
        5. inspect outbuilding structures;
        6. inspect or report on systems/components that are not readily visible;
        7. inspect for, sample for, or identify any environmental hazards;
        8. make a purchase recommendation;
        9. Include in the report items listed as being outside the scope.