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CODE OF
ETHICS
To maintain the integrity and high standards of skill and practice in the
home inspection profession, the following rules of conduct and ethics
shall be binding upon the use of the Standards of Practice (Standards) of
the National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc. (NAHI):
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The
Inspector will act as a disinterested third party and will discharge
his duties with integrity and fidelity to the public, with fairness
and impartiality to all parties.
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The
Inspector shall uphold the honor and dignity of this profession and
avoid association with any enterprise of questionable character or
apparent conflict of interest.
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The
Inspector will express an opinion only when it is based on practical
experience and honest conviction.
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The
Inspector will always act in good faith toward the client.
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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.
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The
Inspector will not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from
more than one interested party for the same service on the same
property without the consent of all interested parties.
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The
Inspector will not accept nor offer commissions or allowances,
directly or indirectly, from other parties dealing with the client in
connection with work for which the Inspector is responsible.
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The
Inspector may provide "additional inspection services" only
after proper disclosure to the client that the "additional
inspection services" are not part of the home inspection, as
defined by the NAHI Standards of Practice. In addition, the sale of
products or correction of deficiencies is not permitted under this
Code of Ethics. The Inspector will promptly disclose to the client any
interest in any business, which may affect the client, the quality or
the result of the inspection.
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The
Inspector shall make every effort to uphold, maintain and improve the
professional practice, integrity and reputation of NAHI. He will
report all violations of this Code by other members, and any other
relevant information, to NAHI for possible remedial action.
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An
appraisal or opinion of the market value of the inspected property
will not be expressed by the Inspector within the context of the
inspection.
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Use of
the NAHI logo and name is limited to those persons holding the
designation of Member. Provisional and Affiliate Members may use
specifically designated logos in advertising.
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