Standards of Practice

Question 1

In addition to the grounds for disciplinary action provided in Chapter 1102, a license of an inspector may be suspended or revoked by the Commission if the inspector:

Answer 1

1) fails to maintain professional liability insurance coverage, a bond or any other security acceptable by the Commission that provides coverage for violations of Subchapter G of Chapter 1102 during the period a license is active; or
2) fails to notify the Commission within 10 days of the cancellation or non-renewal of professional liability insurance coverage, a bond or any other security acceptable by the Commission that provides coverage for violations of Subchapter G of Chapter 1102.

Question 2

An apprentice inspector or real estate inspector may be sponsored by only one licensed ________.

Answer 2

licensed professional inspector

Question 3

A change in sponsorship shall be reported to the Commission immediately. If the sponsorship has ended because the professional inspector has terminated the sponsorship, the professional inspector shall immediately ______________. A

If the sponsorship has ended because the apprentice inspector or real estate inspector has left the sponsorship _____________. B

Answer 3

A. notify the apprentice or real estate inspector in writing.

B. the apprentice inspector or real estate inspector shall immediately so notify the professional inspector in writing

Question 4

At a minimum, a licensed professional inspector shall provide direct supervision of the apprentice inspector by:

Answer 4

1) . accompanying the apprentice inspector during the performance of all inspections performed by the apprentice or arranging for a real estate inspector to accompany the apprentice; and
2) . reviewing any written inspection report prepared by the apprentice inspector for compliance with the provisions of the standards of practice adopted by the Commission.

Question 5

At a minimum a professional inspector shall provide indirect supervision of the real estate inspector by:

Answer 5

1) communicating with the real estate inspector on a regular basis about the inspections being performed by the real estate inspector; and
2) reviewing on a regular basis written inspection reports prepared by the real estate inspector for compliance with the provisions of the standards of practice adopted by the Commission.

Question 6

A sponsoring professional inspector may delegate the supervision of an apprentice inspector or real estate inspector to another professional inspector who is qualified to sponsor, but _________________.

Answer 6

but the sponsor remains responsible for the conduct of the sponsored inspector.

Question 7

For the purposes of these standards of practice a real estate inspection:
is a ______a________ evaluation of the systems and components of a building using _____b____ that provides information regarding the general condition of a residence at the time of inspection;

Answer 7

a) . limited visual survey and basic performance

b) . normal controls

Question 8

T/F Is intended to be a comprehensive investigation or exploratory probe to determine the cause or effect of deficiencies noted by the inspector

Answer 8

False

Question 9

These standards of practice do not prohibit an inspector from providing a ___________ than required by these standards of practice or from inspecting components and systems in addition to those listed under the standards of practice.

Answer 9

higher level of inspection performance

Question 10

A Deficiency–In the reasonable judgment of the inspector, is a condition that:

Answer 10

A. Adversely and materially affects the performance of a system, or component; or
B. Constitutes a hazard to life, limb, or property as specified by these standards of practice.

Question 11

The point of delivery for undiluted liquefied petroleum gas systems is the _______ of the service pressure regulator, exclusive of line gas regulators, in the system.

Answer 11

outlet

Question 12

The inspector is not required to inspect:

Answer 12

Any items other than those listed within these standards of practice;

A. Elevators
B. Detached buildings, decks, docks, fences, waterfront structures, or related equipment.
C. Sub-surface drainage systems
D. Automated or programmable control systems, automatic shutoff, photoelectric sensors, timers, clocks, metering devices, signal lights, lightning arrestor system, remote controls, security or data distribution systems, solar panels or smart home automation components.
E. Concrete flatwork such as driveways, sidewalks, walkways, paving stones or patios;
F. Anything buried, hidden, latent, or concealed.

Question 13

The inspector is not required to report

Answer 13

A. Past repairs that appear to be effective and workmanlike except as specifically required by these standards;
B. Cosmetic or aesthetic conditions; or
C. Wear and tear from ordinary use;

Question 14

The inspector is not required to determine:

Answer 14

A. The presence or absence of pests, termites, or other wood-destroying insects or organisms.
B. The presence, absence, or risk of asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, mildew,
corrosive or contaminated drywall “Chinese Drywall” or any other environmental hazard, environmental pathogen, carcinogen, toxin, mycotoxin, pollutant, fungal presence or activity, or poison.

Question 15

The inspector is not required to anticipate future events or conditions, including but not limited to:

Answer 15

A. Decay, deterioration, or damage that may occur after the inspection;
B. Deficiencies from abuse, misuse or lack of use.
C. Changes in performance of any component or system due to changes in use or occupancy.
D. The consequences of the inspection or its effects on current or future buyers and sellers.
E. Common household accidents, personal injury, or death.
F. The presence of water penetrations; or
G. Future performance of any item.

Question 16

The inspector is not required to operate any ___________________.

Answer 16

Shutoff, safety, stop, pressure or pressure-regulating valves or items requiring the use of codes, keys, combinations, or similar devices;

Question 17

Departure provision.

An inspector may depart from the inspection of a component or system required by the standards of practice only if:

Answer 17

A. The inspector and client agree the item is not to be inspected;
the inspector is not qualified to inspect the item;
B. In the reasonable judgment of the inspector, the inspector determines that:
C. Conditions exist that prevent inspection of an item.
D. Conditions or materials are hazardous to the health or safety of the inspector; or
the actions of the inspector may cause damage to the property; or
E. The item is a common element of a multi-family development and is not in physical contact with the unit being inspected, such as the fo

Question 18

If an inspector departs from the inspection of a component or system required by the standards of practice, the inspector shall:

Answer 18

A. Notify the client at the earliest practical opportunity that the component or system will not be inspected; and
B. Make an appropriate notation on the inspection report form, stating the reason the component or system was not inspected.

Question 19

The inspector shall render a written opinion as to the performance of the _______.

Answer 19

Foundation and type

Question 20

In inspecting the foundation, the inspector shall generally report present and visible indications used to render the opinion of adverse performance, such as:

Answer 20

A. Binding, out-of-square, non-latching doors;
B. Framing or frieze board separations;
C. Sloping floors;
D. Window, wall, floor, or ceiling cracks or separations; and
E. Rotating, buckling, cracking, or deflecting masonry cladding;

Question 21

In inspecting the foundation, the inspector shall report as Deficient:

Answer 21

A. Deteriorated materials;
B. Deficiencies in foundation components such as; beams, joists, bridging, blocking, piers, C. Posts, pilings, columns, sills or subfloor;
D. Deficiencies in retaining walls related to foundation performance;
E. Exposed or damaged reinforcement;
F. Crawl space ventilation that is not performing; and
G. Crawl space drainage that is not performing.

Question 22

In inspecting the foundation the inspector is not required to:

Answer 22

A. Enter a crawl space or any area where headroom is less than 18 inches or the access
B. Opening is less than 24 inches wide and 18 inches high;
C. Provide an exhaustive list of indicators of possible adverse performance; or
D. Inspect retaining walls not related to foundation performance.

Question 23

The inspector shall report as Deficient grading and drainage the following.

Answer 23

A. Drainage around the foundation that is not performing;
B. Deficiencies in grade levels around the foundation; and
C. Deficiencies in installed gutter and downspout systems.

Question 24

When inspecting grading and drainage the inspector is not required

Answer 24

A. Inspect flatwork or detention/retention ponds (except as related to slope and drainage);
B. Determine area hydrology or the presence of underground water; or
C. Determine the efficiency or performance of underground or surface drainage systems.

Question 25

When inspecting the roof the inspector shall inspect the:

Answer 25

A. Roof covering materials
B. The vantage point from where the roof was inspected
C. Evidence of water penetration
D. Evidence of previous repairs to the roof covering material
E. Flashing details, skylights and other roof penetrations

Question 26

When inspecting the roof the inspector shall report as deficient any deficiencies in:

Answer 26

A.  Fasteners
B.  Adhesion
C.  Roof covering materials
F.   Flashing details
G.  Skylights
H.  Other roof penetrations.

Question 27

When inspecting the roof the inspector is not required to:

Answer 27

A. Inspect the roof from the roof level if, in the inspector’s reasonable judgment
the inspector cannot safely reach or stay on the roof.
B. Significant damage to the roof covering materials may result from walking on the roof.

Question 28

When inspecting the roof the inspector is not required to determine:

Answer 28

A. The remaining life expectancy of the roof covering.
B. The number of layers of roof covering material
C. Identify latent hail damage
D. Exhaustively examine all fasteners and adhesion
E. Provide an exhaustive list of locations of deficiencies and water penetrations.

Question 29

When inspecting Roof structures and attics. The inspector shall
report:

Answer 29

A. The vantage point from which the attic space was inspected
B. Approximate average depth of attic insulation
C. Evidence of water penetration

Question 30

When inspecting Roof structures and attics. The inspector shall
report as deficient:

Answer 30

A. Attic space ventilation that is not performing
B. Deflections or depressions in the roof surface as related to adverse performance of the framing and decking
C. Missing insulation

Question 31

When inspecting Roof structures and attics the inspector is not required to:

Answer 31

A. Enter attics or unfinished spaces where openings are less than 22 inches by 30 inches or headroom is less than 30 inches;
B. Operate powered ventilators
C. Provide an exhaustive list of locations of deficiencies and water penetrations.

Question 32

When inspecting Interior walls, ceilings, floors, and doors The inspector shall

Answer 32

A. Report evidence of water penetration
B. Report as Deficient:
a. deficiencies in the condition and performance of doors and hardware
b. deficiencies related to structural performance or water penetration
c. the absence of or deficiencies in fire separation between the garage and the
living space and its attic.