Life Expectancy Chart

The following chart details the predicted life expectancy of

appliances, products, materials, systems and home components.

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Florida inspectors are subject to state requirements for reporting deficiencies based on expected service life:

468.8323 Home inspection report, Upon completion of each home inspection for

compensation, the home inspector shall provide a written report prepared for the client-

(1) The home inspector shall report:

(a) on those systems and components inspected that, in the

professional opinion of the inspector, are significantly deficient or

are near the end of their service life;

(b) if not self-evident, a reason why the system or component reported

under paragraph (a) is significantly deficient or near the end of its

service life