Analysis And Reporting Flashcards
A home inspection is an observation of certain systems and components in, on, and around the inspected property.
The objective is to provide the client with information about the _____ of the observed systems and components ______ of inspection
condition
at the time
While using more complex instruments can locate additional deficiencies, it can subject the home inspector the additional risk by moving the inspection beyond the visual inspection as stated in the standards of practice.
Review
Deficiency statements.
Identify or describe the deficiency
Explain the implication of the deficiency
Advise the client about how to address the deficiency.
Recommend the appropriate contractor
Describe the location of the deficiency
Review
A condition is unsafe if it satisfies all of these criteria:
_______ injury could occur
The injury_______
The injury could occur during______ of the system or component
Serious
risk is significant
normal use
Is there a grandfathering of safety conditions?
No
Should be home inspector estimate the remaining service life of a system or component?
No
A few SOP’s use the phrase “adversely affect habitability” as a deficiency that home inspectors must report.
What should a home inspector do.
Review their inspection agreement with a local attorney
Most SOP’s provide three options that the home inspector may use to advise the client
Repair/replace the system or component
Have a qualified specialist evaluate the system or component
Monitor the system or component for possible future action.
The home inspector should select one of the options provided by the SOP that the home inspector uses
Repair or replace is the default option for deficiencies reported using not functioning properly and unsafe.
SOP’s identified general conditions that the home inspector should identify and report.
Not functioning properly
Significantly deficient
Unsafe
End of service life
Habitability
Eminent threat to people and property
Review
