NAHI Standards of Practice

  CODE OF ETHICS

To maintain the integrity and high standards of skill and practice in the home inspection profession, the following rules of conduct and ethics shall be binding upon the use of the Standards of Practice (Standards) of the National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc. (NAHI):

   1.    The Inspector will act as a disinterested third party and will discharge his duties with integrity and fidelity to the public, with fairness and impartiality to all parties.
 
2. The Inspector shall uphold the honor and dignity of this profession and avoid association with any enterprise of questionable character or apparent conflict of interest.
 
3. The Inspector will express an opinion only when it is based on practical experience and honest conviction.
 
4. The Inspector will always act in good faith toward the client.
 
5. The Inspector will not disclose any information concerning the results of the inspection without the approval of the client for whom the inspection was performed.
 
6. The Inspector will not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one interested party for the same service on the same property without the consent of all interested parties.
 
7. The Inspector will not accept nor offer commissions or allowances, directly or indirectly, from other parties dealing with the client in connection with work for which the Inspector is responsible.
 
8. The Inspector may provide "additional inspection services" only after proper disclosure to the client that the "additional inspection services" are not part of the home inspection, as defined by the NAHI Standards of Practice. In addition, the sale of products or correction of deficiencies are not permitted under this Code of Ethics. The Inspector will promptly disclose to the client any interest in any business which may affect the client, the quality or the result of the inspection.
 
9. The Inspector shall make every effort to uphold, maintain and improve the professional practice, integrity and reputation of NAHI. He will report all violations of this Code by other members, and any other relevant information, to NAHI for possible remedial action.
 
10. An appraisal or opinion of the market value of the inspected property will not be expressed by the Inspector within the context of the inspection.
 
11. Use of the NAHI logo and name is limited to those persons holding the designation of Regular Member. Associate, NAHI CRI, and Affiliate Members may use specifically designated logos in advertising.

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Updated: 07-May-2003 copyright NAHI™ - reprinted by permission