InterNACHI Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct

Question 1

Under the InterNACHI Code of Ethics, how long after inspecting a property must a member wait before offering to do paid repairs on that structure?

Accepted Answer

12 months

Answer

The Code of Ethics says a member may not perform or offer to perform paid repairs on a structure they inspected for 12 months. This stops inspectors from inflating defects to get repair work.

Question 2

Without the client's consent, who may an InterNACHI inspector share the inspection results with?

Accepted Answer

Nobody, except where the law requires it or there is an imminent safety hazard

Answer

The report belongs to the client. The Code of Ethics allows disclosure without the client's consent only when the law requires it or when there is an imminent threat to health or safety.

Question 3

Which of these is a conflict of interest under the InterNACHI Code of Ethics?

Accepted Answer

Accepting a referral fee from a contractor the inspector recommends to clients

Answer

Members may not accept compensation, directly or indirectly, for referring or recommending contractors or other service providers, because it gives them a financial incentive to find problems.

Question 4

An inspector has a financial interest in a property. What does the Code of Ethics say?

Accepted Answer

They must not inspect it

Answer

A member must not inspect any property in which they or their company have a financial interest, because their objectivity would be compromised.

Question 5

How should an inspector set their fee according to the Code of Ethics?

Accepted Answer

Without depending on the inspection's findings or the transaction's outcome

Answer

Payment must not depend on the findings or on whether the deal closes. A contingent fee would push the inspector to under-report or over-report defects.

(InterNACHI) International Association of Certified Home Inspectors Practice Test

(InterNACHI) International Association of Certified Home Inspectors Practice Test

InterNACHI Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct