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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.
Our Web site is the definitive resource for inspectors, consumers, real estate professionals
and the media. Use this tool for information, advice and links dedicated to home inspection.
With more than 6,000 members and 80 chapters, ASHI is the largest and most respected
professional association for home inspectors in North America. Put us to work for you today.
Call us toll-free at 1-800-743-ASHI (2744) for further details.
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.
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.
Our Web site is the definitive resource for inspectors, consumers, real estate professionals
and the media. Use this tool for information, advice and links dedicated to home inspection.
With more than 6,000 members and 80 chapters, ASHI is the largest and most respected
professional association for home inspectors in North America. Put us to work for you today.
Call us toll-free at 1-800-743-ASHI (2744) for further details.
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.
- 1. Inspectors shall avoid conflicts of interest or activities that compromise, or
appear to compromise, professional independence, objectivity, or inspection
integrity.
- A. Inspectors shall not inspect properties for compensation in which they
have, or expect to have, a financial interest.
B. 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.
C. 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.
D. Inspectors shall not receive compensation for an inspection from more
than one party unless agreed to by the client(s).
- E. 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.
F. Inspectors shall not repair, replace, or upgrade, for compensation,
systems or components covered by ASHI Standards of Practice, for one year
after the inspection.
- 2. Inspectors shall act in good faith toward each client and other interested
parties.
- A. Inspectors shall perform services and express opinions based on genuine
conviction and only within their areas of education, training, or experience.
B. Inspectors shall be objective in their reporting and not knowingly
understate or overstate the significance of reported conditions.
C. 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.
- 3. Inspectors shall avoid activities that may harm the public, discredit
themselves, or reduce public confidence in the profession.
- A. Advertising, marketing, and promotion of inspectors' services or
qualifications shall not be fraudulent, false, deceptive, or misleading.
B. Inspectors shall report substantive and willful violations of this Code to the
Society.
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