Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics Flashcards
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An inspector is hired by a buyer's agent to inspect a home. To whom does the inspector owe the primary duty of care?
Answer: The client who contracted the inspection
The inspector's primary duty is always to the client — the person who contracted for the inspection.
Which of the following best describes the inspection methodology required by NHIE Standards?
Answer: Non-invasive visual examination of accessible systems
NHIE Standards require a non-invasive visual examination of readily accessible systems and components.
What is the inspector's obligation when unsafe conditions prevent inspection of a component?
Answer: Note in the report that the component was not inspected and the reason
The inspector must document in the report any component not inspected along with the reason it was not inspected.
A home inspector finds evidence of active wood-destroying insects during an inspection. Under NHIE Standards, the inspector should:
Answer: Report the finding and recommend further evaluation by a licensed pest specialist
Inspectors identify and report visible evidence and recommend specialist evaluation rather than diagnosing or treating the problem.
Under the Code of Ethics, an inspector who also holds a contractor's license may perform repairs on a home they inspected:
Answer: Only if the client provides written authorization and is informed of the conflict
Some jurisdictions permit repairs after inspection if the client is fully informed and provides written consent, but the conflict must be disclosed.
Which action best demonstrates an inspector's duty to maintain impartiality?
Answer: Reporting all material defects regardless of their impact on the transaction
Impartiality requires reporting all material defects objectively, without regard to the transaction outcome.
According to NHIE Standards, which of the following is typically EXCLUDED from a standard home inspection?
Answer: Underground utilities
Underground utilities are not visible and are therefore outside the scope of a standard non-invasive visual inspection.