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| 1. Definitions and Scope |
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 | A Home inspection is a non-invasive visual examination of a
residential dwelling, performed for a fee, which is designed to identify
observed material defects within specific components of said dwelling.
Components may include any combination of mechanical, structural, electrical,
plumbing, or other essential systems or portions of the home, as identified
and agreed to by the Client and Inspector, prior to or during the inspection
process. |
| A home inspection is intended to assist in
evaluation of the overall condition of the dwelling.
The inspection is based on observation of the
visible and apparent condition of the structure and
its components on the date of the inspection and not
the determination of future conditions. |
| A home inspection will not reveal every problem
that exists or ever could exist, but only those
material defects observed on the day of the
inspection. |
| A Material defect is a problem with a residential real property or any
portion of it that would have a significant adverse impact on the value of the
property or that involves an unreasonable risk to people on the property. The
fact that a structural element, system or subsystem is near, at or beyond the
end of the normal useful life of such a structural element, system or
subsystem is not by itself a material defect. |
| An Inspection report shall describe and identify in written format the
inspected systems, structures, and components of the dwelling and shall
identify material defects observed. Inspection reports may contain
recommendations regarding conditions reported or recommendations for
correction, monitoring or further evaluation by professionals. |
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