| ASHI New England Code of Ethics |
| ASHI
New England members adhere to the Code of Ethics prescribed
by the national organization. Why is
this important to you? Because the Code of Ethics is
strictly enforced and that ensures that when you hire an ASHI
New England home inspector, you will be treated with respect
and have a professional job done by one of the most knowledgeable
and professional home inspectors around.
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| ASHI®
Code of Ethics For the Home Inspection Profession |
| 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.
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| 1.
Inspectors shall avoid conflicts of interest or activities that
compromise, or appear to compromise, professional independence,
objectivity, or inspection integrity. |
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A.
Inspectors shall not inspect properties for compensation in
which they have, or expect to have, a financial interest.
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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.
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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.
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D.
Inspectors shall not receive compensation for an inspection
from more than one party unless agreed to by the client(s).
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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.
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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. |
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A.
Inspectors shall perform services and express opinions based
on genuine conviction and only within their areas of education,
training, or experience.
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B.
Inspectors shall be objective in their reporting and not knowingly
understate or overstate the significance of reported conditions.
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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. |
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A.
Advertising, marketing, and promotion of inspectors’ services
or qualifications shall not be fraudulent, false, deceptive,
or misleading.
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B.
Inspectors shall report substantive and willful violations of
this Code to the Society. |
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| The Code of Ethics from
the "The Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics of the
American Society of Home Inspectors®" document of the
national organization is published here with permission. |
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| Copyright © 2003
American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc® All rights reserved. |
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