CHI Regulatory & Fair Housing Compliance 3

Question 1

Which of the following building code types sets minimum safety standards for new construction and is most commonly adopted at the state or local level in the US?

Accepted Answer

International Residential Code (IRC)

Answer

The IRC is specifically designed for one- and two-family dwellings and is the most widely adopted residential building code in the US.

Question 2

A home inspector finds an addition built without a permit. The inspector's primary obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the absence of permits as an observation and note potential compliance concerns

Answer

Inspectors should note unpermitted work as an observation and recommend further evaluation; they are not enforcement officers.

Question 3

Under Section 8 of the Fair Housing Act, which group receives protected status?

Accepted Answer

People receiving public assistance (federally protected class)

Answer

Receipt of public assistance (Section 8) is not a federally protected class under the FHA, though familial status and disability are.

Question 4

An inspector is hired on a property where the seller is a religious organization. The FHA exemption for religious organizations applies to:

Accepted Answer

Noncommercial housing for members of that religion, with conditions

Answer

Religious organizations may restrict housing they own to members of their religion under specific noncommercial conditions.

Question 5

Which regulation requires lead-based paint disclosure for homes sold that were built before 1978?

Accepted Answer

HUD/EPA Lead Disclosure Rule (42 USC 4852d)

Answer

The HUD/EPA Lead Disclosure Rule requires sellers and landlords of pre-1978 housing to disclose known lead-based paint hazards.

(CHI) Certified Home Inspector Practice Test

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CHI Regulatory & Fair Housing Compliance 3