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Home Inspection Standards & Procedures Flashcards

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  1. What is the InterNACHI standard regarding the inspection of gas fireplaces?

    Answer: Inspectors inspect the visible and accessible portions of the gas fireplace

    Inspectors are required to inspect the visible and accessible components of gas fireplaces but are not required to disassemble or perform invasive procedures.

  2. According to InterNACHI, when should an inspector recommend further evaluation by a specialist?

    Answer: Whenever a system or component cannot be fully evaluated within the inspection scope

    Inspectors should recommend further evaluation by a specialist whenever they encounter conditions that cannot be fully evaluated within the inspection's scope.

  3. Which of the following is NOT a required component of the InterNACHI inspection report?

    Answer: Photographs of every inspected component

    InterNACHI standards do not require photographs of every inspected component, though photographs of deficiencies are recommended best practice.

  4. An inspector discovers a sealed attic hatch that has never been opened. Under InterNACHI standards, what is the correct action?

    Answer: Note the limitation and inspect as much of the attic as is accessible

    Inspectors should note limitations to access and inspect whatever portions of the attic are accessible without causing damage.

  5. Under InterNACHI standards, which heating system component is the inspector REQUIRED to inspect?

    Answer: Visible portions of the heating system including the thermostat

    Inspectors are required to inspect visible portions of the heating system, including operating the thermostat, but are not required to disassemble equipment.

  6. According to InterNACHI's Standards of Practice, what must an inspector do before operating a system or component?

    Answer: Verify the system is in a condition that would not be damaged by operation

    Inspectors must determine that operating a system or component will not damage it or create unsafe conditions before activating it.

  7. Which of the following best describes the InterNACHI standard for inspecting exterior walls?

    Answer: Inspectors must inspect visible and accessible portions of the exterior wall covering

    Inspectors are required to inspect the visible and accessible portions of exterior wall coverings, not to probe, remove, or perform invasive procedures.