Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics Flashcards
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Under NHIE Standards of Practice, which of the following statements about written inspection agreements is correct?
Answer: The agreement should be executed before the inspection begins
NHIE Standards require a written inspection agreement to be in place before the inspection is conducted.
An inspector is asked by a client to re-inspect a property after repairs have been completed. The re-inspection should focus on:
Answer: Verifying that the previously reported deficiencies have been corrected
A re-inspection is specifically focused on verifying correction of the deficiencies noted in the original inspection report.
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the NHIE's position on inspector advertising?
Answer: Advertising must be truthful and not mislead the public about the inspector's qualifications
The Code of Ethics requires that all advertising be truthful and not misrepresent the inspector's credentials or services.
According to NHIE Standards, the term 'inspect' means:
Answer: To visually examine readily accessible systems and components
'Inspect' means to visually examine readily accessible systems and components in a non-invasive manner.
A client asks the inspector to keep a serious structural defect confidential from the seller. The inspector should:
Answer: Explain that the report is the client's property but the inspector cannot omit material findings
The inspector cannot omit material findings from the report, though the client controls how they use the report after delivery.
Which of the following best describes the inspector's obligation regarding newly constructed homes?
Answer: The same NHIE Standards of Practice apply as for existing homes
NHIE Standards of Practice apply equally to new construction and existing homes.
An inspector's report should be delivered to the client:
Answer: Within the timeframe specified in the inspection agreement
The report must be delivered within the timeframe agreed upon in the pre-inspection agreement.