Model 4 Flashcards
Define client
person who engages services of home inspector to obtain a written report about the condition of a building.
What are the parts of a Home inspection
A written report of systems, components including heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, structural, foundation, roof, masonry, exterior and interior.
Define residential building
1 to 4 dwelling units and their garage/carport, but not any structure newly constructed or not previously occupied.
Define the secretary’s role
Promulgate regulations, implement the provisions articles of home inspection and ethics 444-C
Define New York State real property law article 12
New York State home inspection code of ethics-standard and practice developed 2004
Name two home inspection professional associations
Inter nachi and ashi
What is inter Nashi
International Association of certified home Inspector’s
What is ashi
American society of home inspectors
A person cannot conduct a home inspection unless
- they’re licensed
- A person regulated by the state: architect or someone acting in their profession
- A person who is a code enforcement official by the state
- The person making home inspections for the purpose of meeting the requirements of section 444 E
Qualifications for licensure
- High school diploma, completed 140 hours (40 hours unpaid field), or perform 100 home inspections under the presence/supervision of a license home inspector, have passed written or electronically examination approved by the secretary, valid driver license,
Home inspection license period
Two years
True or false
No renewal of a license shall be issued unless the applicant has successfully completed a course of continuing education approved by the secretary, TRUE
How much does it cost for your home inspection license
250.00
How much does it cost to renew your home inspection license
$100 to renew and $50 examination fee
Duty and responsibility of home inspector to there client
Comply with rules and regulations, standards, Display license number on report and all advertising, provide written report within five days
No home inspector shall:
- Perform, offer to perform for additional fees repair, or improve or replace prior to closing,
- inspect any building which such inspector or partner or relative therefore has a financial interest,
- offer to provide a commission referral or kick back to the seller, agree to perform any home inspection Which compensation or employment is contingent upon the conclusions of the home inspection report
True or false
The secretary May refuse to grant or may suspend a home inspection license, give civil penalty up to $1000 per violation
TRUE
True or false
If a home inspectors license is suspended it cannot be reinstated for five years
TRUE
What’s the minimum liability coverage for home inspectors
General liability 150,000 per occurrence and $500,000 in aggregate
Are home inspectors required to check for safety glass
No
Does SOP require home inspectors to remove electrical Panel?
Yes
Are home inspectors required to check insulation in windows?
No