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CODE OF ETHICS #1
Home inspection services that the inspector provides to
the client(s) shall conform to the National Association of
Home Inspectors, Inc.™ Standards of Practice.
CODE OF ETHICS #2
The inspector will act as an unbiased third party to the real
estate transaction and will discharge the inspector’s duties
with integrity and fidelity to the client.
CODE OF ETHICS #3
The inspector will only express an opinion on any aspect
of an inspected property when it is based on the
experience, training, education and professional opinion
of the inspector.
CODE OF ETHICS #4
The inspector shall not provide services that constitute the
unauthorized practice of any profession that requires a
special license if the inspector does not hold that license.
CODE OF ETHICS #5
The inspector shall not accept compensation for a home
inspection from more than one party without written
disclosure to the inspector’s client(s).
CODE OF ETHICS #6
An Inspector shall not, directly or indirectly and for
compensation, perform repairs on or recommend
contractors to perform repairs on any component or
system included in the inspection under the NAHI
Standards of Practice. An Inspector may recommend or
offer ancillary inspection services.
CODE OF ETHICS #7
The inspector will not provide any compensation,
inducement, or reward directly or indirectly, to any
person or entity other than a client, for the referral of
business to the inspector. (The purchase and/or use of
advertising or marketing services or products are not
considered compensation, inducement, or reward.)
CODE OF ETHICS #8
The inspector will not conduct a home inspection or
prepare a home inspection report for which the inspector’s
fee is contingent upon the conclusions in the report.
CODE OF ETHICS #9
The inspector will not disclose any information
concerning the results of the inspection without the
approval of the client for whom the inspection was
performed, unless compelled by court order.
CODE OF ETHICS #10
Home inspectors, while providing professional services,
or in their employment practices, shall not discriminate
against any person on the basis of age, race, color,
religion, sex, handicap, family status, national origin or
any other status protected by law.
CODE OF ETHICS #11
The inspector shall make every effort to uphold, maintain
and improve the professional practice, integrity, and
reputation of NAHI. The inspector will report violations
of this Code by other members, and any other relevant
information to NAHI for possible remedial action.
CODE OF ETHICS #12
While this Code of Ethics establishes obligations that
may be higher than those mandated by law, in any
instance where the Code of Ethics and the law conflict,
the obligations of the law must take precedence.
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