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.
