The PHILOSOPHY required for success in the
inspection industry is embodied in our Code of Ethics to which all members
subscribe and will be held accountable.
1.1 Members SHALL discharge their duties with fidelity to the public,
their clients, and with fairness and impartiality to all and shall respect and
recognize the rights, individuality and dignity of individuals and not knowingly
discriminate or permit discrimination on the basis of race, national origin,
sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or religion.
1.2 Every effort SHALL be made to avoid a conflict of interest. The
member shall have absolutely no vested interest in the outcome of the report.
The inspection may not be used as a vehicle to deliberately obtain additional
work in another field.
1.3 Member Inspectors shall NOT overly scrutinize the property. The
Inspectors opinion shall only be based on their education, experience, and
honest convictions. The purpose of an A.I.I.™ Certified Inspection is to
objectively state the conditions of the property so that the buyer can make an
informed purchase decision.
1.4 Member Inspectors SHALL address the "Durability" and
"Serviceability" of the components of a property as outlined in the
A.I.I.™ Report Forms and shall NOT be used to determine the
"Desirability" or value of a property.
1.5 Members shall NOT make repairs or give repair estimates for any
condition found on an inspected property or offer an appraisal or opinion
of the market value of the inspected property.
1.6 All members agree to submit to binding arbitration any disputes
concerning the practice of their profession.
1.7 Member Inspectors SHALL fully disclose the scope of the inspection
work, the fee structure and make no false representations regarding services or
qualifications.
1.8 Member Inspectors SHALL refrain from making derogatory comments of
other members or members of related professions in the real estate or
inspection community. High professional standards of integrity and performance
are guiding principles.
1.9 It shall be a violation of the code of Ethics for a member of the
Board of Directors to take a position as a Witness against an A.I.I.™ member
in a court of law. 11-8-2002
1.10 A member will NOT disclose any information concerning the results of
the inspection without the approval of the client.
1.11 A member shall NOT accept compensation from more than one interested
party for the same service.
1.12 A member shall NOT accept nor offer commissions or allowances,
rebates, kickbacks, or gifts, directly or indirectly, from other parties to
induce referrals or reciprocity in the practice of their business beyond items
of nominal value given as part of advertising or normal conduct of business.
1.13 Members SHALL always advertise and seek business according to the
A.I.I.™ Advertising Guidelines and shall not engage in false or misleading
advertising or otherwise misrepresent any matters to the public.
1.14 A member SHALL execute work in conformity with federal, state, and
local laws, maintain all necessary licenses and qualifications, and refuse to be
a party to any action that violates these regulations.
1.15 Members SHALL make every effort to uphold, maintain, and improve the
professional integrity, reputation and practice of the inspection industry.
1.16 Members are committed to ongoing professional development and
continuing education as established by the A.I.I.™ Board of Directors.
(Revised 11/08/02)
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