Home Online Inspector Flashcards
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What standard governs the minimum scope of a home inspection in most U.S. states, commonly referenced by online inspectors as the baseline for remote inspections?
Answer: ASHI Standards of Practice
The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Standards of Practice define the minimum scope and performance requirements for home inspections in the U.S.
When a virtual inspection reveals that a home has aluminum branch circuit wiring, what is the primary concern the inspector should communicate?
Answer: Aluminum wiring at outlets and switches can cause loose connections, arcing, and fire risk without proper remediation
Aluminum branch circuit wiring from the 1960s–70s has a higher fire risk at connection points and requires evaluation by a licensed electrician for remediation.
A remote inspector observes white crystalline deposits on a basement wall. What does this most likely indicate?
Answer: Efflorescence caused by water migrating through the masonry wall
Efflorescence is a white salt deposit left behind when water moves through concrete or masonry, indicating active or past moisture intrusion.
Which plumbing condition poses an immediate health risk that an online inspector must flag urgently if detected through video?
Answer: Evidence of cross-connection between potable and non-potable water lines
Cross-connections can allow contaminated water to enter the potable supply, posing an immediate drinking water safety hazard requiring emergency correction.
An online inspection of a home built in 1978 reveals deteriorating paint on the windows. What must the inspector disclose to the client?
Answer: Homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and deteriorating paint requires testing by a certified lead inspector
Federal law requires disclosure of known or suspected lead paint in homes built before 1978, and deteriorating paint increases exposure risk.
During a virtual inspection, the homeowner shows the electrical panel and the inspector notices double-tapped breakers. What is the correct interpretation?
Answer: Two wires connected to a single breaker terminal is a defect unless the breaker is listed for that use, and should be evaluated by an electrician
Most breakers are designed for a single conductor; double-tapping can cause loose connections, overheating, and fire unless the breaker is specifically rated for it.
What is the primary purpose of a pre-listing online home inspection from the seller's perspective?
Answer: To identify and address defects before listing, potentially speeding up the sale and reducing buyer negotiation leverage
Pre-listing inspections give sellers advance knowledge of defects, allowing repairs that improve buyer confidence and reduce last-minute renegotiation.