Standard of Practice

The ASHI Standard of Practice for Home Inspections guides home inspectors
in the performance of their inspections. Subject to regular review, the
Standard of Practice for Home Inspections reflects information gained
through surveys of conditions in the field and of the consumers’ interests
and concerns. Vigilance has elevated ASHI’s Standard of Practice
for Home Inspections so that today it is the most widely-accepted home
inspection guideline and is recognized by many government and professional
groups as the definitive standard for professional performance.

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                                              Code of Ethics

 

The ASHI Code of Ethics details the core guidelines of home inspection
professionalism and home inspection ethics. Covering crucial issues such as
conflicts of interest, good faith and public perception, these home inspection ethics
are central pillars of home inspection professionalism for the entire industry.Integrity, honesty, and objectivity are fundamental principles embodied by this Code,
which sets forth obligations of ethical conduct for the home inspection profession.
The Membership of ASHI has adopted this Code to provide high ethical standards to
safeguard the public and the profession.

Inspectors shall comply with this Code, shall avoid association with any enterprise
whose practices violate this Code, and shall strive to uphold, maintain, and
improve the integrity, reputation, and practice of the home inspection profession.

All inspector members of ASHI have agreed to abide by this Code of Ethics

  • Inspectors shall avoid conflicts of interest or activities that compromise, or

appear to compromise, professional independence, objectivity, or inspection
integrity.

  • Inspectors shall not inspect properties for compensation in which they have,

         or expect to have, a financial interest.

  • Inspectors shall not inspect properties under contingent arrangements

         whereby any compensation or future referrals are dependent on reported
findings or on the sale of a property.

  • Inspectors shall not directly or indirectly compensate realty agents, or other
    parties having a financial interest in closing or settlement of real estate
    transactions, for the referral of inspections or for inclusion on a list of
    recommended inspectors, preferred providers, or similar arrangements.
  • Inspectors shall not receive compensation for an inspection from more than

         one party unless agreed to by the client(s).

  • Inspectors shall not accept compensation, directly or indirectly, for

recommending contractors, services, or products to inspection clients or other
parties having an interest in inspected properties.

  • Inspectors shall not repair, replace, or upgrade, for compensation, systems or
    components covered by ASHI Standards of Practice, for one year after the
    inspection.
  • Inspectors shall act in good faith toward each client and other interested parties.
  • Inspectors shall perform services and express opinions based on genuine
    conviction and only within their areas of education, training, or experience.
  • Inspectors shall be objective in their reporting and not knowingly understate or
    overstate the significance of reported conditions.
  • Inspectors shall not disclose inspection results or client information without

client approval. Inspectors, at their discretion, may disclose observed
immediate safety hazards to occupants exposed to such hazards,
when feasible.

  • Inspectors shall avoid activities that may harm the public, discredit themselves,

or reduce public confidence in the profession.

  • Advertising, marketing, and promotion of inspectors’ services or qualifications
    shall not be fraudulent, false, deceptive, or misleading.
  • Inspectors shall report substantive and willful violations of this Code to the Society.

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