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How do we do our Inspections?
Our Inspections are conducted in accordance with the latest Standards of
Practice of the American Society Of Home Inspections (ASHI). If you have
any questions about what is and what is not included, this is the best place to
start.
Thomas Inspection
Supports the
Code
of Ethics of the
American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc.®
Effective on June 13, 2004
The ASHI Code of Ethics details the core guidelines of home inspection
professionalism and home inspection ethics. Covering crucial issues such as
conflicts of interest, good faith and public perception, these home inspection
ethics are central pillars of home inspection professionalism for the entire
industry.
Integrity, honesty, and objectivity are fundamental principles embodied by
this Code, which sets forth obligations of ethical conduct for the home
inspection profession. The Membership of ASHI has adopted this Code to provide
high ethical standards to safeguard the public and the profession.
Inspectors shall comply with this Code, shall avoid association with any
enterprise whose practices violate this Code, and shall strive to uphold,
maintain, and improve the integrity, reputation, and practice of the home
inspection profession.
All inspector members of ASHI have agreed to abide by this Code of Ethics
1. Inspectors shall avoid conflicts of interest or activities that
compromise, or appear to compromise, professional independence, objectivity, or
inspection integrity.
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Inspectors
shall not inspect properties for compensation in which they have, or
expect to have, a financial interest.
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B. |
Inspectors
shall not inspect properties under contingent arrangements whereby any
compensation or future referrals are dependent on reported findings or
on the sale of a property.
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C. |
Inspectors
shall not directly or indirectly compensate realty agents, or other
parties having a financial interest in closing or settlement of real
estate transactions, for the referral of inspections or for inclusion on
a list of recommended inspectors, preferred providers, or similar
arrangements.
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D. |
Inspectors
shall not receive compensation for an inspection from more than one
party unless agreed to by the client(s).
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E. |
Inspectors
shall not accept compensation, directly or indirectly, for recommending
contractors, services, or products to inspection clients or other
parties having an interest in inspected properties.
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F. |
Inspectors
shall not repair, replace, or upgrade, for compensation, systems or
components covered by ASHI Standards of Practice, for one year after the
inspection.
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2. Inspectors shall act in good faith toward each client and other
interested parties.
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Inspectors
shall perform services and express opinions based on genuine conviction
and only within their areas of education, training, or experience.
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B. |
Inspectors
shall be objective in their reporting and not knowingly understate or
overstate the significance of reported conditions.
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C. |
Inspectors
shall not disclose inspection results or client information without
client approval. Inspectors, at their discretion, may disclose observed
immediate safety hazards to occupants exposed to such hazards, when
feasible.
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3. Inspectors shall avoid activities that may harm the public,
discredit themselves,
or reduce public confidence in the profession.
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Advertising,
marketing, and promotion of inspectors' services or qualifications shall
not be fraudulent, false, deceptive, or misleading.
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Inspectors
shall report substantive and willful violations of this Code to the
Society.
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American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc.®
Effective on June 13, 2004
©2003 American Society of Home Inspectors,
Inc.®
All Rights Reserved.
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