West Virginia home inspection report template

Set up for West Virginia

• Every inspection report, letter and advertisement identifies the certificate holder with the term "Certified Home Inspector" and the certification number issued by the State Fire Marshal103 CSR 7, s. 25.3

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• The home inspector gives the client a written report on the condition of the property on the day of the inspection, within a mutually agreed time frame, and signs only reports on inspections they reviewed103 CSR 7, ss. 24.1, 8.2.j, 11.1
• The inspector reports the presence or absence of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, where accessible and not part of a central system, and recommends proper installation under current NFPA standards and W. Va. Code 15A-10-12103 CSR 7, s. 18.5
• The inspector visually inspects the electrical system and, where a possible electrical hazard is perceived, recommends a full electrical system inspection by a West Virginia certified electrical inspector; any observed aluminum branch circuit wiring is reported103 CSR 7, ss. 18.4, 18.7
• The report describes the foundation, floor, wall, column or pier, ceiling and roof structure types, the wall cladding and roof covering, the piping materials, the water heating equipment and the main water supply shut-off location, the service amperage, voltage, entry conductors, service type and panel locations, the heating and cooling energy sources and equipment, and the insulation in unfinished spaces103 CSR 7, ss. 14.2, 15.2, 16.2, 17.2, 18.3, 19.2, 20.2, 22.2
• The report states the methods used to observe the roofing and to inspect under-floor crawl spaces and attics, and reports signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration or condensation103 CSR 7, ss. 14.3, 16.2, 21.2
• The inspector operates garage doors and reports whether the operator automatically reverses or stops, operates all plumbing fixtures including exterior faucets, runs the heating and cooling on normal controls, runs built-in dishwashers through a normal cycle, and checks for an installed heat source and cooling source in each room103 CSR 7, ss. 15.2, 17.3, 19.1, 20.1, 23.1
• It is an unfair business practice for an inspector or their company to offer repairs on a structure they reported on in the past twelve months, inspect property they have an interest in, pay for referrals, or take work whose fee depends on the findings or the close of escrow103 CSR 7, s. 8.3
• Inspectors keep records of every inspection for 3 years from the date the report was provided, file an annual summary of the number, type and county of their inspections with the State Fire Marshal by January 31, and carry their certification card while working103 CSR 7, ss. 24.2, 24.4, 25.1
• No one may perform home inspections for pay in West Virginia without a State Fire Marshal certificate, and a business may use the title home inspector only if every inspector it employs is certified; the State Fire Marshal sets the standards under W. Va. Code 15A-10-5W. Va. Code s. 15A-10-5 (a), (b) · 103 CSR 7, ss. 2.1 to 2.3
• A home inspection is not technically exhaustive and will not identify concealed or latent defects; inspectors need not report life expectancy, repair causes, methods or costs, code compliance, market value, whether to buy, pests, mold or hazardous materials, and may suggest repairs and recommend that the client consult a professional tradesperson103 CSR 7, ss. 11.1, 12.1, 13.1

What is in it

• RoofRoof covering, Flashing, Skylights, chimneys and penetrations, Gutters, downspouts and roof drainage
• ExteriorWall cladding and trim, Exterior doors and windows, Decks, porches, balconies, steps and railings, Walkways, driveways, grading and drainage
• Structure and foundationFoundation, Basement or crawlspace, Floor structure, Wall, ceiling and roof structure
• HeatingHeating equipment, Ducts, vents and distribution, Flue and venting, Thermostat and controls
• CoolingCooling equipment, Condensate drainage, Operation and temperature differential
• PlumbingWater supply and distribution, Drain, waste and vent, Water heater, Fixtures and faucets, Sump pump, Main water supply shut-off device location
• ElectricalService entrance and grounding, Main panel and overcurrent protection, Branch wiring, GFCI and AFCI protection, Receptacles, switches and fixtures, Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
• Fireplaces and chimneysFireplace, firebox and hearth, Chimney, flue and cap, Damper
• Attic, insulation and ventilationAttic access, Insulation, Attic ventilation, Bath, kitchen and dryer exhaust
• InteriorWalls, ceilings and floors, Interior doors and windows, Stairs, handrails and guards, Cabinets and countertops
• Built-in appliancesRange, oven and cooktop, Dishwasher, Built-in microwave, Food waste disposer
• GarageGarage door and opener (auto-reverse), Fire separation and entry door, Floor, walls and ceiling

Rules last reviewed October 14, 2026. Read the full West Virginia home inspection report requirements.