| CODE OF ETHICS #1 |
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Home inspection services that the inspector provides to the
client (s) shall conform to the National Association of Home
Inspectors, Inc.™ Standard of
Practice. |
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CODE OF ETHICS #2 |
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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. |
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CODE OF ETHICS #3 |
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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. |
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CODE OF ETHICS #4 |
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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. |
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CODE OF ETHICS #5 |
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The inspector shall not accept compensation for a home
inspection from more than one party without written
disclosure to the inspector's client (s). |
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CODE OF ETHICS #6 |
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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 Standard of Practice. An inspector
may recommend or offer ancillary inspection services. |
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CODE OF ETHICS #7 |
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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.) |
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CODE OF ETHICS #8 |
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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. |
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CODE OF ETHICS #9 |
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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, unless
compelled by court order. |
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CODE OF ETHICS #10 |
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Home inspector, 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. |
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CODE OF ETHICS #11 |
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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. |
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CODE OF ETHICS #12 |
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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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