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Code of Ethics
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.
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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.
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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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