InterNACHI Home Inspection Standards & Procedures 5

Question 1

According to InterNACHI standards, when inspecting a home with multiple HVAC systems, what is required?

Accepted Answer

All permanently installed heating and cooling systems must be inspected

Answer

All permanently installed heating and cooling systems are within the scope of inspection and must be evaluated.

Question 2

What is the InterNACHI standard regarding inspecting electrical outlets throughout the home?

Accepted Answer

A representative number of outlets in each room should be tested

Answer

InterNACHI requires testing a representative number of outlets in each room, not every single outlet in the home.

Question 3

Under InterNACHI standards, what is required when an inspector identifies a condition that may affect the health or safety of the occupants?

Accepted Answer

The inspector must clearly communicate the condition in the written report

Answer

Health and safety conditions must be clearly communicated in the written inspection report to ensure the client is properly informed.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the InterNACHI standard for inspecting sump pumps?

Accepted Answer

Inspectors must inspect and test the sump pump if one is present and accessible

Answer

If a sump pump is present and accessible, the inspector is required to inspect and, where possible, test its operation.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

Note that the system was not operating and could not be fully evaluated

Answer

If a system is not operating during inspection, the inspector should document this limitation and note that a full evaluation was not possible.

(InterNACHI) International Association of Certified Home Inspectors Practice Test