A CREIA based inspection must cover the following areas for single family homes in accordance with the Standards of Practice of CREIA:

Foundations, basements, and under floor areas
Exteriors
Roof coverings
Attic areas and roof framing
Plumbing
Electrical systems
Heating systems
Central cooling systems
Fireplaces and chimneys
Building exteriors

The Optional sections are:

Other built-in appliances and systems
Pools and spas
Other options as contracted for.

Please go to What a Home Inspection Does Not Cover to see the criteria for condominiums, townhouses, apartments, and mobile homes.

Beach Cities Home Inspections provides home buyers with a copy of the
Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics at the time of the inspection. It
can also be obtained by going to the CREIA website.