source:
  type: guide
  id: va-m26-7-ch12-t22
  authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 22 — Mechanical
    Systems
  description: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 22 — Mechanical
    Systems.
  coverage_tier: operative
obligations:
- id: va-m26-7-ch12-t22-full
  canonical_id: va-m26-7-ch12-t22-full
  section: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 22 — Mechanical
    Systems
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - va
  - va-handbook
  - corpus-expansion
  - tier-operative
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 22 — Mechanical
      Systems
    source_class: va-handbook
    source_url: https://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/pam26_7.asp
    snapshot_id: 824171a914866a59
    fetched_at: '2026-05-23T01:53:53Z'
    content_hash: sha256:71efd8bb39bb5596ad194f1b13e6f979cfa1afbf5566e897e26836fc1ab0429e
    paragraph_quote: '22. Mechanical Systems Change Date March 28, 2019 • This chapter
      has been revised in its entirety. a. Requirements Mechanical systems must be:
      • safe to operate, and • protected from destructive elements. b. Appraiser Responsibility
      While the appraiser is not required to test the operation of any mechanical
      systems, the appraiser should recommend the completion of any repairs that are
      readily apparent. VA Pamphlet 26-7, Revised Chapter 12: Minimum Property Requirements
      12-30'
  judgment: false
