Are inspectors obliged to operate powered ventilators during inspections?

Inspectors are not required to operate powered ventilators during inspections because their primary role is to assess the condition and functionality of various systems and components in a property rather than to actively test or operate every piece of equipment. Their focus is generally on identifying deficiencies and potential issues rather than performing operational tests on every fixture or device. This allows inspectors to maintain efficiency and prioritize their observations based on visual assessments and reported conditions by the occupants or owners, rather than engaging every system in operational procedures.

Options that suggest inspectors must test all equipment or operate devices only if instructed fail to recognize this core aspect of an inspector's role, which is about evaluating the overall condition rather than performing extensive operational testing.