3.5. Cooling

I. The inspector shall inspect:

A. the cooling system, using normal operating controls.

II. The inspector shall describe:

A. the location of the thermostat for the cooling system; and 

B. the cooling method.

III. The inspector shall report as in need of correction:

A. any cooling system that did not operate; and 

B. if the cooling system was deemed inaccessible.

IV. The inspector is not required to:

• determine the uniformity, temperature, flow, balance, distribution, size, capacity, BTU, or supply adequacy of the cooling system.
  
  

• inspect portable window units, through-wall units, or electronic air filters.
  
  

• operate equipment or systems if the exterior temperature is below 65° Fahrenheit, or when other circumstances are not conducive to safe operation or may damage the equipment.
  
  

• inspect or determine thermostat calibration, cooling anticipation, or automatic setbacks or clocks.

  
  

• examine electrical current, coolant fluids or gases, or coolant leakage.