A. As used in this section:
"Bonding" means connecting metallic systems to establish electrical continuity and conductivity.
"Corrugated stainless steel tubing" or "CSST" means a flexible stainless steel pipe used to supply natural gas or propane in residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
"Grounding" means connecting to the ground or to a conductive body that extends to ground connection.
B. If a home inspector observes the presence of any shade of yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing during a home inspection in a home that was built prior to the adoption of the 2006 Virginia Construction Code, effective May 1, 2008, he shall include that observation in the report along with the following statement: "Manufacturers believe that this product is safer if properly bonded and grounded as required by the manufacturer's installation instructions. Proper bonding and grounding of the product should be determined by a contractor licensed to perform the work in the Commonwealth of Virginia."
2017, c. 805.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 5 - Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspection Contractors and Workers
§ 54.1-501. Powers and duties of the Board
§ 54.1-502. Interdepartmental implementation plan
§ 54.1-504. Asbestos supervisor's or worker's license required; exception
§ 54.1-504.1. Notices for handling asbestos
§ 54.1-505. Qualification for an asbestos contractor's license
§ 54.1-512. Exemptions from licensure
§ 54.1-514. Award of contracts by state agencies and political subdivisions
§ 54.1-515. Employer discrimination; penalty
§ 54.1-516. Disciplinary actions
§ 54.1-516.1. Summary suspension of licenses or approvals; allegations to be in writing
§ 54.1-517. Penalties for willful violations