Home Inspection Standards & Procedures Flashcards
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According to InterNACHI standards, when inspecting a home with multiple HVAC systems, what is required?
Answer: All permanently installed heating and cooling systems must be inspected
All permanently installed heating and cooling systems are within the scope of inspection and must be evaluated.
What is the InterNACHI standard regarding inspecting electrical outlets throughout the home?
Answer: A representative number of outlets in each room should be tested
InterNACHI requires testing a representative number of outlets in each room, not every single outlet in the home.
Under InterNACHI standards, what is required when an inspector identifies a condition that may affect the health or safety of the occupants?
Answer: The inspector must clearly communicate the condition in the written report
Health and safety conditions must be clearly communicated in the written inspection report to ensure the client is properly informed.
Which of the following best describes the InterNACHI standard for inspecting sump pumps?
Answer: Inspectors must inspect and test the sump pump if one is present and accessible
If a sump pump is present and accessible, the inspector is required to inspect and, where possible, test its operation.
An inspector arrives at a property in winter and the heating system was not operating at the time of inspection. What should the inspector do?
Answer: Note that the system was not operating and could not be fully evaluated
If a system is not operating during inspection, the inspector should document this limitation and note that a full evaluation was not possible.
According to InterNACHI standards, which of the following is required when the inspector identifies a major structural deficiency?
Answer: The inspector must recommend the client consult a licensed structural engineer
When major structural concerns are identified, InterNACHI standards require the inspector to recommend evaluation by a qualified structural engineer.
Under InterNACHI's Standards of Practice, which of the following is true about inspecting detached structures on the property?
Answer: Detached structures are excluded from the standard inspection unless agreed upon
Detached structures such as sheds and outbuildings are not included in the standard inspection scope unless a written agreement is made to include them.