Here at Cellar 2 Ceiling, we support and follow the ASHI's ( American Society of Home Inspectors ) National
Code of ethics and the Arizona Professional Standards of Practice of home inspection as outlined below:
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Inspectors shall avoid conflicts of interest or activities that compromise, or appear to compromise, professional independence, objectivity, or inspection integrity. |
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Inspectors shall not inspect properties for compensation in which they have, or expect to have, a financial interest. |
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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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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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Inspectors shall not receive compensation for an inspection from more than one party unless agreed to by the client(s). |
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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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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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Inspectors shall act in good faith toward each client and other interested parties. |
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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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Inspectors shall be objective in their reporting and not knowingly understate or overstate the significance of reported conditions. |
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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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Inspectors shall avoid activities that may harm the public, discredit themselves, or reduce public confidence in the profession. |
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Advertising, marketing, and promotion of inspectors' services or qualifications shall not be fraudulent, false, deceptive, or misleading. |
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Inspectors shall report substantive and willful violations of this Code to the Society. |
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