*"Liability Clause", *"Complaint Outline", *"Operating Agreement Bylaws "Rules for LLC/Corporate Operations", *"Partnerships", *"Home Inspector state Regulations", *"Home Inspection Licensing state Statute-400f Home Inspection" *"Home Inspection Group Questions" - Connecticut Association Of Home Inspectors

"Liability Clause", "Complaint Outline", "Operating Agreement Bylaws "Rules for LLC/Corporate Operations", "Partnerships", "Home Inspector state Regulations", "Home Inspection Licensing state Statute-400f Home Inspection" *"Home Inspection Group Questions"

* 34-133. LIABILITY OF MEMBERS AND MANAGERS TO THIRD PARTIES.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who is a member or manager of a limited liability company is not liable, solely by reason of being a member or manager, under a judgment, decree or order of a court, or in any other manner, for a debt, obligation or liability of the limited liability company, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise or for the acts or omissions of any other member, manager, agent or employee of the limited liability company.
{b) Nothing contained in sections .34-100 to 34-242, inclusive, shall be interpreted to . abolish, repeal, modify, restrict or limit the law in effect on October 1, 1993, in this state applicable to the professional relationship and liabilities between the person furnishing the professional services and the person receiving such professional service and to the standards for professional conduct; provided any member, manager, agent or employee of a limited liability company rendering professional services formed under sections 34-100 to .34-242, inclusive, shall be personally liable and accountable only for negli gent or wrongful acts or misconduct committed by him, or by any person under his direct supervision and control, while rendering professional services on behalf of the limited liability company to the person for whom such profession-al services were being rendered; and provided further the personal liability of members of a limited liability company rendering professional services formed under sections 34-100 to 34-242, inclusive, in their capacity as members of such Iimited liability company, shall be no greater in any aspect than that of a shareholder who is an employee of a corporation formed under chapter 601 1 A limited liability company rendering professional services shall be liable up to the full value of its property for any negligent or wrongful acts or misconduct committed by any of its members, managers, agents or employees while they are engaged on behalf of the limited liability company in the rendering of professional services..
(1993, P A. 93--267, 19; 1996, PA. 96-271, 186, eft Jan 1, 1997,) 1 G.G.S.A 33--600 et seq..

* HOME INSPECTOR COMPLAINT OUTLINE
1 Respond immediately to complaint,
2, Schedule an appointment for a re-inspection within two business days.
3. At the inspection, properly document your findings with photographs, measurements and other testing, if applicable.. Do not render any opinion orally or in writing.
4.. Inform the homeowner that you will be reviewing your findings and providing them with your written conclusions within five (5) business days,
5. Prepare a report in the following format:
a., Identify homeowner's concerns;
b under each concern, state the standard of practice which guides the inspection area;
c, identify any contractual provisions which limit your inspection responsibilities;
d. identify the results of your findings with reference to photographs and testing;
e.. conclude your opinion as to each item as to whether there was a failure to adhere to the Connecticut Standards of Practice;
f. When concluding, you should reference any additional factors which may limit your liability or require mediation/arbitration as your agreement requires,.

* OPERATING AGREEMENT BYLAWS "Rules for LLC/Corporate Operations"
Buy-out
Dissolution
Capital Call
Transfer of Ownership
Deadlock
GENERATING BUSINESS
Build referral network (R/E agents, banks and relocation companies) Signage (vehicle and at home)
Thank you letters - (referral and client)
Ask for business

* 34-101 PARTNERSHIPS, PROF'. ASSNS.,
(23) "Professional service" means any type of service to the ; public that requires that members of a profession rendering such service obtain a license or 'other legal authorization as a condition precedent to the rendition thereof, limited to the professional services rendered by dentists, natureopaths, chiro-practors, physicians and surgeons, doctors of dentistry, physical therapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, optometrists, nurses, nurse-midwives, vet-erinarians, pharmacists, architects, professional engineers, or jointly by archi-tects and professional engineers, landscape architects, real estate brokers, insurance producers, certified public accountants and public accountants, land surveyors, psychologists, attorneys-at-law, licensed marital and family thera pists, licensed professional counselors, licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselors and Iicensed clinical social workers,

* HOME INSPECTION REGULATIONS, 20-491-1 to 20-491-26

STATE OF CONNECTICUT
REGULATION
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION
CONCERNING
HOME INSPECTORS

Section 1. The Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies are amended by adding sections 20-491-1 to 20-491-26, inclusive, as follows:

(NEW) Section 20-491-1. Definitions. As used in sections 20-491-1 to 20-491-26, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies:

(1) "Alarm systems" means warning devices, installed or free-standing, including but not limited to: carbon monoxide detectors, flue gas and other spillage detectors, security equipment, ejector pumps and smoke alarms;
(2) "Architectural service" means "the practice of architecture" or "practice architecture" as defined in Section 20-288(3) of the Connecticut General Statutes;
(3) "Automatic safety controls" means devices designed and installed to protect systems and components from unsafe conditions;
(4) "Component" means a part of a system;
(5) "Decorative" means ornamental; not required for the operation of the essential systems and components of a home;
(6) "Describe" means to report a system or component by its type or other observed, significant characteristics to distinguish it from other systems or components;
(7) "Dismantle" means to take apart or remove any component, device or piece of equipment that would not be taken apart or removed by a homeowner in the course of normal and routine home owner maintenance;
(8) "Engineering service" means services offered by a "professional engineer" as defined in Section 20-299(1) of the Connecticut General Statutes;
(9) "Further evaluation" means examination and analysis by a qualified professional, tradesperson or service technician beyond that provided by the home inspection;
(10) "Household appliances" means kitchen, laundry, and similar appliances, whether installed or free-standing;
(11) "Inspect" means to examine readily accessible systems and components of a building in accordance with home inspection statutes and sections 20-491-1 to 20-491-26, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, using normal operating controls and opening readily accessible panels;
(12) "Installed" means attached such that removal requires tools;
(13) "Normal operating controls" means devices such as thermostats, switches or valves intended to be operated by the homeowner;
(14) "Readily accessible" means available for visual inspection without requiring moving of personal property, dismantling, destructive measures, or any action which will likely involve risk to persons or property;
(15) "Readily openable access panel" means a panel provided for homeowner inspection
and maintenance that is within normal reach, can be removed by one person, and is not sealed in place;
(16) "Recreational facilities" means spas, saunas, steambaths, swimming pools, exercise, entertainment, athletic, playground or other similar equipment and associated accessories;
(17) "Report" means to communicate in writing;
(18) "Representative number" means one component per room for multiple similar interior components such as windows and electric outlets; one component on each side of the building for multiple similar exterior components;
(19) "Roof drainage systems" means components used to carry water off a roof and away from a building;
(20) "Significantly deficient" means unsafe or not functioning;
(21) "Shut down" means a state in which a system or component cannot be operated by normal operating controls;
(22) "Solid fuel burning appliances" means a hearth and fire chamber or similarily prepared place in which a fire may be built and which is built in conjunction with a chimney; or a listed assembly of a fire chamber, its chimney and related factory-made parts designed for unit assembly without requiring field construction;
(23) "Structural component" means a component that supports non-variable forces or weights (dead loads) and variable forces or weights (live loads);
(24) "System" means a combination of interacting or independent components, assembled to carry out one or more functions;
(25) "Technically exhaustive" means an investigation that involves dismantling, the extensive use of advance techniques, measurements, instruments, testing, calculations or other means;
(26) "Under-floor crawl space" means the area within the confines of the foundation and between the ground and the underside of the floor;
(27) "Unsafe" means a condition in a readily accessible, installed system or component that is judged to be a significant risk of personal injury during normal, day-to-day use. The risk may be due to damage, deterioration, improper installation or a change in accepted residential construction standards; and
(28) "Wiring methods" means identification of electrical conductors or wires of the general type, such as "non-metallic sheathed cable" ("Romex"), "armored cable" ("bx") or "knob and tube."

(NEW) Section 20-491-2. Purpose and Scope.

(a) The purpose of these regulations is to establish a minimum and uniform standard for the home inspector who provides or offers to provide a home inspection.
(b) The inspector shall inspect readily accessible systems and components of homes and installed systems and components of homes.
(c) The inspector shall report on those systems and components inspected which, in the professional opinion of the inspector, are significantly deficient or are near the end of their service lives.
(d) The inspector shall provide a reason why, if not self-evident, the system or component is significantly deficient or near the end of its service life and the inspector shall provide recommendations to correct or monitor the reported deficiency.
(e) The inspector shall report on any systems and components designated for inspection in these regulations which were present at the time of the home inspection, unless a written reason is provided as to why any such systems or components were not inspected.
(f) These regulations are not intended to limit the inspector from including other inspection services, systems or components in addition to those required by these regulations; from specifying repairs, provided the inspector is appropriately qualified and willing to do so; and from excluding systems and components from the inspection if requested by the client.

(NEW) 20-491-3. Structural System.

(a) The inspector shall inspect the structural components including foundations and framing.
(b) The inspector shall probe a representative number of structural components where deterioration is suspected or where clear indications of possible deterioration exist. Probing is not required when probing would damage any finished surface or where no deterioration is visible.
(c) The inspector shall describe the foundation and report the methods used to inspect the under-floor crawl space or basement area; the floor structure; the wall structure; the ceiling structure; and the roof structure and report the methods used to inspect the attic.
(d) The inspector is not required to provide any engineering service or provide architectural service.

(NEW) 20-491-4. Exterior.

(a) The inspector shall inspect the exterior wall covering, flashing and trim; all exterior doors; attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their associated railings; the eaves, soffits, and fascias where accessible from the ground level; the vegetation, grading, surface drainage, and retaining walls on the property when any of these are likely to adversely affect the building; and walkways, patios, and driveways leading to dwelling entrances.
(b) The inspector shall describe exterior wall covering, finishing and trim.
(c) The inspector is not required to inspect screening, shutters, awnings, and similar seasonal accessories; fences; geological, geotechnical or hydrological conditions; recreational facilities; outbuildings; seawalls, break-walls, and docks; or erosion control and earth stabilization measures.

(NEW) 20-491-5. Roof System.

(a) The inspector shall inspect the roof covering; the roof drainage systems; the flashings; the skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations.
(b) The inspector shall describe the roof covering and report the methods used to inspect the roof.
(c) The inspector is not required to inspect antennae, interiors of flues or chimneys which are not readily accessible or other installed accessories.
(NEW) 20-491-6. Plumbing System.

(a) The inspector shall inspect the interior water supply and distribution systems, including all fixtures and faucets; the drain, waste and vent systems, including all fixtures; the water heating equipment; the fuel storage and fuel distribution systems; and the drainage sumps, sump pumps, and related piping.
(b) The inspector shall describe the water supply, drain, waste, and vent piping materials; the water heating equipment including the energy source; and the location of main water and main fuel shut-off valves.
(c) The inspector is not required to inspect the clothes washing machine connections; wells, well pumps, or water storage related equipment; water conditioning systems; solar water heating systems; fire and lawn sprinkler systems; or private waste disposal systems.
(d) The inspector is not required to determine whether water supply and waste disposal systems are public or private or the quantity or quality of the water supply.
(e) The inspector is not required to operate safety valves or shut-off valves.

(NEW) 20-491-7. Electrical System.

(a) The inspector shall inspect the service drop; the service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways; the service equipment and main disconnects; the service grounding; the interior components of service panels and sub panels; the conductors; the overcurrent protection devices; a representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles; and the ground fault circuit interrupters.
(b) The inspector shall describe the amperage and voltage rating of the service; the location of main disconnect or disconnects and sub panels; and the wiring methods.
(c) The inspector shall report on the presence of solid aluminum branch circuit wiring.
(d) The inspector shall report on the absence of smoke detectors.
(e) The inspector is not required to inspect the remote control devices unless the device is the only control device, the alarm systems and components, the low voltage wiring systems and components, or the ancillary wiring systems and components not a part of the primary electrical power distribution system.
(f) The inspector is not required to measure amperage, voltage, or impedance.

(NEW) 20-491-8. Heating System.

(a) The inspector shall inspect the installed heating equipment and the vent systems, flues and chimneys.
(b) The inspector shall describe the energy source and the heating method by its distinguishing characteristics.
(c) The inspector is not required to inspect the interiors of flues or chimneys which are not readily accessible, the heat exchanger, the humidifier, dehumidifier, the electronic air filter, or the solar space heating system.
(d) The inspector is not required to determine heat supply adequacy or distribution balance.

(NEW) 20-491-9. Air Conditioning Systems.

(a) The inspector shall inspect the installed central and through-wall cooling equipment.
(b) The inspector shall describe the energy source and the cooling method by its distinguishing characteristics.
(c) The inspector is not required to inspect electronic air filters or determine cooling supply adequacy or distribution balance.

(NEW) 20-491-10. Interior.

(a) The inspector shall inspect the walls, ceilings, and floors; the steps, stairways, and railings; the countertops and a representative number of installed cabinets; a representative number of doors and windows; and garage doors and garage door operators.
(b) The inspector is not required to inspect the paint, wallpaper, and other finish treatments; the carpeting; the window treatments; the central vacuum systems; the household appliances; or recreational facilities.

(NEW) 20-491-11. Insulation and Ventilation.

(a) The inspector shall inspect the insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces; the ventilation of attics and foundation areas; and the mechanical ventilation systems.
(b) The inspector shall describe the insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces and the absence of insulation in unfinished spaces at conditioned surfaces.
(c) The inspector is not required to disturb insulation or vapor retarders or determine indoor air quality.

(NEW) 20-491-12. Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances.

(a) The inspector shall inspect the system components and the vent systems, flues, and chimneys.
(b) The inspector shall describe the fireplaces, solid fuel burning appliances and the chimneys.
(c) The inspector is not required to inspect the interiors of flues or chimneys, the firescreens and doors, the seals and gaskets, the automatic fuel feed devices, the mantles and fireplace surrounds, the combustion make-up air devices, or the heat distribution assists, whether gravity controlled or fan assisted.
(d) The inspector is not required to ignite or extinguish fires, determine draft characteristics, or move fireplace inserts or stoves or firebox contents.

(NEW) 20-491-13. General Limitations and Exclusions.

(a) Inspections performed in accordance with these regulations are not technically exhaustive. The inspector is not required to identify concealed conditions or latent defects.
(b) These regulations shall be applicable to buildings with four or fewer dwelling units and their attached garages or carports.
(c) The inspector is not required to perform any action or make any determination unless specifically stated in these regulations, except as may be required by lawful authority.
(d) The inspector is not required to determine the following:
(1) the condition of systems or components which are not readily accessible;
(2) the remaining life of any system or component;
(3) the strength, adequacy, effectiveness, or efficiency of any system or component;
(4) the causes of any condition or deficiency;
(5) the methods, materials, or costs of corrections;
(6) future conditions, including, but not limited to, failure of systems or components;
(7) the suitability of the property for any specialized use;
(8) compliance with regulatory requirements (codes, regulations, laws or ordinances);
(9) the market value of the property or its marketability;
(10) the advisability of the purchase of the property;
(11) the presence of potentially hazardous plants or animals, including, but not limited to, wood destroying organisms or diseases harmful to humans;
(12) the presence of any environmental hazards, including, but not limited to, toxins, carcinogens, noise, and contaminants in soil, water, and air, with the exception of radon, asbestos, lead paint, or lead solder;
(13) the effectiveness of any system installed or methods utilized to control or remove suspected hazardous substances;
(14) the operating costs of systems or components; or
(15) the acoustical properties of any system or component.
(e) Any services not required under Sections 20-491-1 to 20-491-14 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies may be offered by the home inspector as an optional service or provided at the request of the client.
(f) The inspector is not required to offer or perform any act or service contrary to law, or perform engineering services, or perform work in any other trade or any professional service other than home inspection, or offer any warranties or guarantees of any kind.
(g) The inspector is not required to operate any system or component which is shut down or otherwise inoperable, any system or component which does not respond to normal operating controls, or shut-off valves.
(h) The inspector is not required to enter any area which will, in the opinion of the inspector, likely be dangerous to the inspector or other persons or damage the property or its systems or components; or the under-floor crawl spaces or attics which are not readily accessible.
(i) The inspector is not required to inspect underground items including, but not limited to, underground storage tanks or other underground indications of their presence, whether abandoned or active; systems or components which are not installed; decorative items; systems or components located in areas that are not entered in accordance with these regulations; detached structures other than garages and carports; or common elements or common areas in multi-unit housing, such as condominium properties or cooperative housing.
(j) The inspector is not required to perform any procedure or operation which will, in the opinion of the inspector, likely be dangerous to the inspector or other persons or damage the property or its systems or components; move suspended ceiling tiles, personal property, furniture, equipment, plants, soil, snow, ice, or debris; or dismantle any system or component, except as explicitly required by these regulations.

(NEW) 20-491-14. Code of Ethics.

(a) Opinions expressed by the inspector shall only be based on the inspector's education, experience and honest convictions.
(b) The inspector shall always act in good faith toward each client.
(c) The inspector shall not disclose any information concerning the results of the inspection without the approval of the client or such client's representative unless the inspector finds that public health, safety or welfare imperatively requires emergency action.
(d) The inspector shall not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one interested party for the same service without the consent of all interested parties.
(e) The inspector shall not accept or offer commissions or allowances, directly or indirectly, from other parties dealing with such inspector's client in connection with work for which the inspector is responsible.
(f) Prior to being retained, the inspector shall promptly disclose to his or her client any interest or conflict of interest which may affect the client.
(g) The inspector shall not allow an interest in any business to affect the quality or the results of the work which the inspector may be called upon to perform.
(h) The inspection work shall not be used as a vehicle for the inspector to deliberately obtain work in another field.
(i) The inspector shall make every effort to uphold, maintain, and improve the professional integrity, reputation, and practice of the home inspection profession.
(j) The inspector shall not engage in false or misleading advertising or otherwise misrepresent any matters to the public.
(k) No inspector shall express, within the context of an inspection, an appraisal or opinion of the market value of the inspected property.
(l) The inspector shall not discriminate against anyone on the basis of age, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental handicap, or national origin.

(NEW) Section 20-491-15. Schools, institutions or organizations.

(a) Each school, institution or organization, desirous of offering approved home inspection courses shall submit a formal filing for each course seeking approval with the Home Inspection Licensing Board.
(b) Each school, institution or organization seeking approval of its home inspection courses shall offer to the general public at least one course required to meet the minimum qualifications. These shall include, but not be limited to, the following: A home inspection principles and practices course consisting of not less than forty classroom hours of study.

(NEW) Section 20-491-16. Course filing requirements.

(a) The filing for each course shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) A copy of the detailed course outline; (2) a copy of the instructor lecture guidelines; (3) copy of the text and related teaching materials; (4) copy of the final examination; (5) copy of any quizzes; (6) grading system; (7) a copy of affidavits and certificates to be issued by the school, institution or organization upon completion of the course other than that prescribed by the Home Inspection Licensing Board; (8) copy of all proposed advertising and publicity; (9) seminars and indoctrination attended by instructors; (10) locations of all classrooms; and (11) names and addresses of all instructors to be used; and (12) the dollar amount of tuition and other related costs.
(b) No course of less than one (1) hour will be approved.
(c) Correspondence courses may be permitted for continuing education credit.
(d) Each school, institution or organization shall submit an updated course filing containing any changes from the previous offering within each two year period from original approval date.

(NEW) Section 20-491-17. Intern Training Program.

The board-approved training program, known as the Home Inspection Intern Training Program, shall consist of a minimum of forty hours of instruction and shall include, but not be limited to, the following subject matter: (1) General home inspection; (2) Connecticut home inspection license law and regulations; (3) specialized areas of home inspection practice; and (4) business law.

(NEW) Section 20-491-18. Advertising guidelines.

(1) All advertising and written or oral statements shall avoid the use of exaggerated or unprovable claims and misrepresentations. In discussing the student's possible or potential economic future in the field of home inspection, no misleading or deceptive claims shall be made.
(2) In any advertising, no school, institution or organization shall use the wording "Approved by the Home Inspection Licensing Board," or other like wording. The following wording may be used: "This course meets the minimum requirements as set forth by the Home Inspection Licensing Board."

(NEW) Section 20-491-19. Affidavit or certificate requirements for pre-licensing courses.

No affidavit or certificate of successful completion of an approved pre-licensing course of study in home inspection shall be issued to any student unless said student shall have first attended a minimum of forty hours of instruction and shall have achieved a passing numerical grade of at least seventy per cent on a final examination. Each school, institution or organization shall issue an affidavit to the student in such form as may be adopted by the school, institution or organization attesting to the required minimum attendance, dates of attendance and final numerical grade for the course. Said affidavit shall be signed by an authorized official of the school, institution or organization.

(NEW) Section 20-491-20. Course and location approval by the Home Inspection Licensing Board.

(a) Each school, institution or organization conducting an approved course shall, at least ten days prior to the first scheduled session of each course, submit to the Home Inspection Licensing Board a schedule of the dates, hours, locations, tuition fees, advertising and instructors for each course to be offered. No courses shall commence, or be advertised as approved, nor shall an instructor be used in the classroom, without prior written approval of the Home Inspection Licensing Board. There shall be no change or alteration in any approved course or instructional staff without prior written notice and approval of the Home Inspection Licensing Board. Course approval may be withdrawn for failure to comply with the provisions of sections 20-491-15 through 20-491-26 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
(b) Each school, institution or organization shall submit to the Home Inspection Licensing Board for prior approval a listing identifying all locations where courses are offered. Each course of study shall be conducted in a classroom or other facility which is adequate to implement the offering. Approved courses shall not be held on the premises of a home inspection office or home inspection franchise. No classroom location shall be approved by the Home Inspection Licensing Board until it has been approved by the local fire marshal for such use.

(NEW) Section 20-491-21. Records.

(a) Each school, institution or organization conducting approved courses shall keep and retain complete records of student attendance, grades or evidence of completion for a period of at least three years after the completion of each course. Such records shall be available for inspection or audit by representatives of the Home Inspection Licensing Board or the department. Upon satisfactory completion of any approved course, the school, institution or organization shall furnish a certificate or affidavit, as applicable, to the student, as prescribed by the Home Inspection Licensing Board.
(b) The burden of proof of completion of each course shall be upon the licensee. Documentation of such courses shall be submitted in such manner and at such times as prescribed by the Home Inspection Licensing Board.

(NEW) Section 20-491-22. Home Inspection Licensing Board and department audits.

The Home Inspection Licensing Board or the department may, without prior notice, visit the school and observe the instruction given to insure proper standards as to method of delivery and instruction and to confirm content of any approved courses.

(NEW) Sec. 20-491-23. Course content.

(a) The contents of pre-licensing courses or continuing education programs shall consist of current home inspection licensing laws and practices that are broad-based and essential to the role of a home inspection general practitioner as he or she acts in the best interests of the consumer. The contents shall directly relate to home inspection principles and practices as described in sections 20-491-1 to 20-491-14, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and to any overview text on home inspection principles and practices or to new developments in the fields for which licensees have a demonstrated need.
(b) The home inspector shall take courses consisting of at least twenty continuing education hours in each two year continuing education period. For each two year continuing education period, the following course shall be mandated: One course consisting of at least three classroom hours in current home inspection legislation, licensing laws and regulations.
(c) The Home Inspection Licensing Board shall not approve offerings in mechanical office and business skills such as typing, speed-reading, memory development, personal motivation, salesmanship, sales psychology, sales promotions or other meetings held in conjunction with the general business of a home inspector. Generally acceptable courses may include, but shall not be limited to:

1) Laws and regulations pertaining to the home inspection licensing profession;
2) structural systems;
3) foundations;
4) interior walls, doors, ceilings and floors;
5) exterior walls and doors, windows and door glazing;
6) fireplace and chimney;
7) roof, roof structure and attic;
8) porches and decks;
9) mechanical systems (heating, cooling and solar work);
10) inspection guidelines for appliances;
11) inspection guidelines for cooling systems other than evaporative coolers;
12) inspection guidelines for evaporative coolers;
13) inspection guidelines for heating systems;
14) inspection guidelines for ducts, vents (including dryer vents) and flues;
15) plumbing systems (drain, waste, vent, water and gas);
16) inspection guidelines for plumbing systems;
17) electrical systems (for heat, light, power and other purposes);
18) telecommunications, data, low voltage systems;
19) service entrance and panels;
20) branch circuits, connected devices and fixtures;
21) home inspection documents, forms, contracts and warrantees;
22) water supply (drilled wells/community water supplies);
23) fire protection sprinkler systems;
24) rodents, pests and insects; and
25) environmental contaminants, such as radon, asbestos, lead paint, or lead solder, and other related courses which may be acceptable to the Home Inspection Licensing Board.
(d) Courses completed prior to certification by the Home Inspection Licensing Board may not qualify for continuing education hours.
(e) Continuing education hour credits shall not be approved more than once for completing the same course within each two year continuing education period.

(NEW) Sec. 20-491-24. Hardship.

(a) Upon appropriate showing of a bona fide health or other individual hardship, the Home Inspection Licensing Board may grant an exception to the continuing education requirements.
(b) Loss of income resulting from cancellation of a license is not a bona fide hardship.
(c) Requests for exceptions shall be submitted in writing not less than sixty days prior to the date of license renewal and shall include an explanation and verification of the hardship.
(d) Exceptions may include, but are not be limited to: (1) Individuals serving in military service; and (2) individuals who are physically handicapped, which handicap prohibits them from sitting for an exam or attending courses.

(NEW) Sec. 20-491-25. Hearings on refusal of school or course approval.

(a) Upon the refusal of the Home Inspection Licensing Board to approve a school, institution or organization for the offering of continuing education courses or a particular course, or upon the decision of the Home Inspection Licensing Board to withdraw such approval, the Home Inspection Licensing Board shall notify the applicant of the refusal and of such applicant's right to request a hearing within thirty days from the date of receipt of the notice of refusal.
(b) In the event the applicant requests a hearing within such thirty days, the Home Inspection Licensing Board shall give notice of the grounds for its refusal and shall conduct a hearing concerning such refusal in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 54 of the Connecticut General Statutes concerning contested matters.

(NEW) Sec. 20-491-26. Applications.

The applications for licensure, school approval and pre-licensing courses shall be made on forms prescribed and furnished by the Department of Consumer Protection.

Statement of Purpose: To enact regulations concerning home inspectors in accordance with Chapter 400f of the Connecticut General Statutes.

The Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies are amended by adding sections 20-491-27 to 20-491-28, inclusive, as follows:

(NEW) Sec. 20-491-27. Home Inspector Intern requirements

(a) No more than two home inspector interns may be under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed home inspector at any one site.
(b) All home inspector interns shall maintain a record in the form of a home inspection log prior to beginning and until completion of their service contract with each supervising home inspector.
(c) A copy of the home inspection log maintained by the intern shall also be kept by the supervising home inspector and shall, at a minimum, include the following information for each inspection: (1) Client name; (2) address of the property inspected; (3) description of the areas inspected; (4) indication of whether the supervision was either direct or indirect in nature; (5) date of the inspection; and (6) supervisor's initials and license number.

(NEW) Sec. 20-491-28. Supervision of home inspector interns

(a) While performing inspection work, all home inspector interns shall be subject to supervision by a home inspector licensed pursuant to section 20-492a of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(b) The supervising licensed home inspector shall be responsible for the direct supervision of at least ten of the intern's home inspections.
(c) "Direct supervision" means the supervising licensed home inspector must be physically present and witness the home inspector intern conducting the home inspection in accordance with subsection (c) of section 20-493b of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(d) No more than one home inspector intern may be present during the direct supervision requirement period at any one site.
(e) Only one intern may receive credit towards the one hundred inspections requirement for any home inspection conducted at any one site.
(f) The supervising licensed home inspector shall:
(1) Accept legal responsibility for all home inspection work performed by such intern, including all resulting written inspection reports, inspection review reports, consulting reports and work product by signing and certifying that each report has been reviewed and is in compliance with sections 20-491-1 to 20-491-28 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
(2) Review all aspects of the home inspector intern's inspection reports, inspection review reports, consulting reports, or work product;
(3) Inspect each residential property with the home inspector intern until completion of the ten home inspections required to be directly supervised have been completed in accordance with the competency provision of sections 20-491-1 to 20-491-28 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
(4) Sign the home inspection log at the completion of each inspection performed by the home inspection intern;
(5) Maintain a separate copy of each home inspection log completed by each home inspector intern;
(6) Provide, upon request, the home inspector intern with copies of the inspection reports that the home inspector intern prepared;
(7) Sign a notification to the Board of the supervision of the home inspector intern. By signing the notification of supervision, the licensed home inspector agrees to assume the responsibilities and duties of a supervising home inspector as provided in chapter 400f of the Connecticut General Statutes and sections 20-491-1 to 20-491-28, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies; and
(8) Cooperate with the department regarding matters related to all regulated activities.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: To establish guidelines for home inspector interns and to clarify the requirements regarding the supervision of home inspector interns.

HI regulation eff.07-30-02.doc (Effective Date: 07-30-02)
(Sections 20-491-27 to 20-491-28; Effective Date: 02-01-06)

* HOME INSPECTION LICENSING STATE STATUE - 400f-HOME INSPECTION

Sec. 20-490. Definitions. As used in sections 20-490 to 20-495a, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Board" means the Home Inspection Licensing Board.

(2) "Client" means a person who engages or seeks to engage the services of a home inspector for the purpose of obtaining an inspection of and a written report upon the condition of a residential building.

(3) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Consumer Protection.

(4) "Department" means the Department of Consumer Protection.

(5) "Engage in home inspection" means to provide or offer to provide a home inspection for compensation or other valuable consideration or to hold oneself out to the public as qualified to provide such a service.

(6) "Home inspection" means an examination and written evaluation of two or more of the following components of a residential building: Heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical systems, structural components, foundation, roof, masonry, structure, exterior and interior components and any other related residential housing components, as set forth in regulations adopted by the commissioner, in accordance with chapter 54, after consultation with the board, but does not include an examination or written evaluation of a mobile manufactured home, which examination or evaluation is conducted or prepared for the purpose of complying with subsection (e) of section 21-79.

(7) "Home inspector" means a person licensed in accordance with the provisions of section 20-492a or subsection (b) of section 20-492b and the regulations adopted pursuant to section 20-491.

(8) "Home inspector intern" means a person who is in training to become a home inspector under the supervision of a home inspector licensed in accordance with the provisions of section 20-492a or subsection (b) of section 20-492b and any regulations adopted pursuant to section 20-491.

(9) "Residential building" means a structure that is intended to be or is in fact used as a residence consisting of from one to four family dwelling units, but does not include commercial use space or units and common areas.

(P.A. 99-254, S. 1, 18; June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-6, S. 146(c), (d); P.A. 04-169, S. 17; 04-189, S. 1.)

History: P.A. 99-254 effective July 1, 2000; June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-6 and P.A. 04-169 replaced Commissioner and Department of Consumer Protection with Commissioner and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protection, effective July 1, 2004; P.A. 04-189 repealed Sec. 146 of June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-6, thereby reversing the merger of the Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Protection, effective June 1, 2004.

Sec. 20-490a. Home Inspection Licensing Board. (a) There shall be, within the Department of Consumer Protection, a Home Inspection Licensing Board.

(b) The board shall consist of eight members, to be appointed by the Governor not later than six months after July 1, 2000. The Governor shall appoint a chairperson from among the members of the board. Each member shall be, at the time of appointment, a resident of the state of Connecticut. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, five of the members shall be home inspectors licensed under section 20-492a or subsection (b) of section 20-492b, who have been engaged in home inspection in this state for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment. Three of the members shall be public members who are owners and residents of a residential building.

(c) For a period of eighteen months from July 1, 2000, the five home inspectors initially appointed as members of the board shall not be required, at the time of their first appointment, to be home inspectors licensed under section 20-492a or subsection (b) of section 20-492b, provided such home inspectors meet or exceed the requirements of subdivisions (1), (2) and (5) of subsection (a) of section 20-492b and provided further, each such home inspector has: (1) Been engaged in home inspection for not less than five years prior to July 1, 2000; and (2) performed not less than five hundred home inspections for compensation or other valuable consideration.

(d) Not later than thirty days after all members have been appointed to the board, and annually thereafter, the board shall meet for the purpose of organizing by electing such officers as the board may deem necessary and appropriate. The board shall meet at least quarterly on a date and at a time and place that it shall determine and at such other times as may be specified upon the call of the chairperson or a majority of the board members. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.

(e) Any member who fails to attend three consecutive meetings or who fails to attend fifty per cent of all meetings during any calendar year shall be deemed to have resigned from the board. Members shall not serve for more than two consecutive full terms, except that if no successor has been appointed or approved, such member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed or approved. The Governor shall fill vacancies by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.

(f) Members shall not be compensated for their services but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

(P.A. 99-254, S. 2, 18; June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-6, S. 146(d); P.A. 04-169, S. 17; 04-189, S. 1.)

History: P.A. 99-254 effective July 1, 2000; June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-6 and P.A. 04-169 replaced Department of Consumer Protection with Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protection, effective July 1, 2004; P.A. 04-189 repealed Sec. 146 of June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-6, thereby reversing the merger of the Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Protection, effective June 1, 2004.

Sec. 20-491. Regulations: Home inspectors and home inspector interns. (a) The commissioner, with the advice and assistance of the board, shall adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 to: (1) Establish such qualifications for the licensing of home inspectors as the commissioner finds necessary for the public interest; (2) establish an application process for persons seeking a license as a home inspector; (3) establish continuing education requirements and standards of professional and ethical conduct for home inspectors; (4) publish a code of ethics for home inspectors; and (5) establish such reasonable rules and regulations as the commissioner may deem necessary or desirable to carry out and enforce the provisions of sections 20-490 to 20-495a, inclusive.

(b) The commissioner, with the advice and assistance of the board, shall adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 to: (1) Establish the requirements for obtaining a permit as a home inspector intern; (2) establish application procedures for persons seeking a permit as a home inspector intern; (3) prescribe rules and standards concerning the supervision of home inspector interns by licensed home inspectors; and (4) adopt such reasonable regulations as the commissioner may deem necessary or desirable to carry out and enforce the provisions of sections 20-490 to 20-495a, inclusive. Such regulations shall require, as a condition of receiving a permit as a home inspector intern, that the applicant enroll in and complete a board-approved training program which may include a home study course.

(c) The commissioner shall establish rules concerning hearings on any matter under the provisions of sections 20-490 to 20-495a, inclusive.

(P.A. 99-254, S. 3, 18.)

History: P.A. 99-254 effective July 1, 2000.

Sec. 20-491a. Examinations. The board, with the consent of the commissioner, shall prescribe the form and content of examinations to determine the qualifications of persons who apply for licenses to engage in home inspection. The department shall administer such examinations or may contract with a testing service to provide and conduct such examinations at least three times each year.

(P.A. 99-254, S. 4, 18.)

History: P.A. 99-254 effective July 1, 2000.

Sec. 20-492. License required. Exemptions. (a) No person shall engage in home inspection without a license issued under section 20-492a or subsection (b) of section 20-492b, except that (1) nothing in sections 20-490 to 20-495a, inclusive, shall be construed to apply to an architect licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 390 or a professional engineer licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 391, and (2) nothing in sections 20-490 to 20-495a, inclusive, shall be construed to prevent any of the following persons from acting within the scope of their profession:

(A) Any person employed by this state, any department or agency of this state or any political subdivision of this state, when acting within the scope of such employment;

(B) Any person employed by the United States or any of its departments or agencies;

(C) Any school, public or private, offering as part of a vocational education program courses and training in any aspect of home inspection;

(D) Any person holding a current professional or occupational license or registration issued pursuant to the general statutes, provided such person engages only in that work for which such person is licensed, including, but not limited to, an electrical contractor or plumber licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 393, a real estate appraiser certified or licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 400g or an insurance adjuster;

(E) Any person holding a current home inspector intern permit who conducts home inspections in accordance with subsection (c) of section 20-493b for the purpose of qualifying for licensure as a home inspector; and

(F) Any person who has taken and successfully completed a board-approved training program, earned a home inspector intern permit and performs home inspections in accordance with subsection (c) of section 20-493b.

(b) Any person seeking a license as a home inspector shall apply to the board, in writing, on forms that the department shall provide stating: (1) Such person's name, residence address and business address; (2) a brief description of such person's qualifications, including the length and nature of such person's experience; and (3) such other information as the department may require by regulations adopted in accordance with section 20-491.

(c) Each application for a home inspector license shall be accompanied by a fee of forty dollars.

(P.A. 99-254, S. 5, 18; P.A. 01-116, S. 2, 3; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 01-9, S. 31, 131.)

History: P.A. 99-254 effective July 1, 2000; P.A. 01-116 amended Subsec. (a) by deleting references to Sec. 21a-6, effective July 1, 2001; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 01-9 amended Subsec. (a)(2) to make Subparas. (E) and (F) applicable to persons who conduct home inspections in accordance with Sec. 20-493b(c) rather than under the direct supervision and in the presence of a licensed home inspector, effective July 1, 2001.

Sec. 20-492a. Issuance of license. Holder to exhibit license, when. License not transferable. Licensee's disclosure requirements. Expiration. Renewal. Register of home inspectors. (a) The department shall issue to each applicant who achieves a passing score on the examination administered by the department pursuant to section 20-491a and who meets the requirements for licensure set forth in subsection (a) of section 20-492b and in regulations adopted by the commissioner pursuant to section 20-491 a home inspector license indicating that the holder is entitled to engage in home inspection, and the holder of such license shall carry it upon such holder's person while engaging in such work. The licensee shall show such license to any client on request. No license shall be transferred to or used by any person other than the person to whom the license was issued.

(b) Prior to performing a home inspection, each licensee shall inform the client, in writing, that the licensee's work is subject to regulation by the department and that inquiries and complaints concerning the licensee's work may be directed to the department.

(c) All licenses issued under the provisions of this section shall expire biennially and may be renewed upon application and payment to the department of a renewal fee in the amount of two hundred dollars.

(d) The department shall maintain a register containing the names of all persons to whom such licenses are issued which shall be open to public inspection.

(P.A. 99-254, S. 6, 18.)

History: P.A. 99-254 effective July 1, 2000.

Sec. 20-492b. Qualifications for license. Exemptions. (a) To be eligible for a home inspector license, an applicant shall:

(1) Have successfully completed high school or its equivalent;

(2) Have earned a home inspector intern permit and performed not less than one hundred home inspections in accordance with subsection (c) of section 20-493b;

(3) Have passed an oral, written or electronic competency examination administered by the department; and

(4) Paid a fee of two hundred dollars.

(b) During the first three hundred sixty-five days following July 1, 2001, the board shall issue to an individual, upon application, a home inspector license, provided the applicant meets the requirements of subdivisions (1), (3) and (4) of subsection (a) of this section and provided further, the individual:

(1) Became engaged in the practice of home inspections for compensation prior to July 1, 2000; and

(2) Has performed not less than eighty home inspections for compensation prior to July 1, 2001.

(P.A. 99-254, S. 7, 8, 18; P.A. 01-116, S. 1, 3; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 01-9, S. 30, 131.)

History: P.A. 99-254 effective July 1, 2000; P.A. 01-116 amended Subsec. (a)(2) by eliminating requirements that applicants engage as an intern for not less than one year and perform not less than two hundred inspections or complete an approved training program, and amended Subsec. (b) by extending grandfather clause from July 1, 2000, to July 1, 2001, by adding reference to Subsec. (a)(3), by eliminating requirement that inspectors engage in practice for not less than two years and by reducing number of home inspections from one hundred sixty to eighty, effective July 1, 2001; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 01-9 amended Subsec. (a)(2) to provide that one hundred home inspections must be performed in accordance with Sec. 20-493b(c), rather than under the direct supervision and in the presence of a license home inspector, effective July 1, 2001.

Sec. 20-492c. Licensure of out-of-state licensees. Fee. Upon payment to the department of a fee in the amount of one hundred dollars and the submission of a written application provided by the department, the department shall issue a home inspector license to any person who holds a valid license issued by another state with standards substantially equivalent to or exceeding the standards of this state, as determined by the department.

(P.A. 99-254, S. 9, 18.)

History: P.A. 99-254 effective July 1, 2000.

Sec. 20-493. Application for home inspector intern permit. Fee. (a) Any person seeking a permit as a home inspector intern shall apply to the board, in writing, on forms that the department shall provide stating: (1) Such person's name and residence address; (2) the name of a licensed home inspector who has agreed to supervise the applicant; and (3) such other information as the department may require by regulations adopted in accordance with section 20-491.

(b) Each application for a home inspector permit shall be accompanied by a fee of twenty dollars. All such fees shall be paid to the department.

(P.A. 99-254, S. 10, 18.)

History: P.A. 99-254 effective July 1, 2000.

Sec. 20-493a. Issuance of intern permit. Holder to exhibit, when. Permit not transferable. Expiration. Renewal. Register of home inspector interns. (a) The department shall issue to each applicant who meets the eligibility requirements set forth in section 20-493b and the regulations adopted by the commissioner pursuant to section 20-491 a home inspector intern permit indicating that the holder is entitled to engage in home inspection under the supervision of a licensed home inspector, and the holder of such permit shall carry it upon such holder's person while engaging in such work. Such permit shall state that it must be shown to any properly interested person on request. No permit shall be transferred to or used by any person other than the person to whom the permit was issued.

(b) All permits issued under the provisions of this section shall expire biennially and may be renewed upon application and payment to the department of an application fee in the amount of one hundred dollars.

(c) The department shall keep a register containing the names of all persons to whom such permits are issued which shall be open to public inspection.

(P.A. 99-254, S. 11, 18.)

History: P.A. 99-254 effective July 1, 2000.

Sec. 20-493b. Home inspector interns: Qualifications for permit; training program; supervision by licensed home inspector. (a) To be eligible for a home inspector intern permit, an applicant shall:

(1) Have successfully completed high school or its equivalent;

(2) Have enrolled in and completed a board-approved training program that meets the requirements of regulations adopted by the commissioner pursuant to section 20-491;

(3) Have an identified supervisor who (A) is licensed as a home inspector under section 20-492a or subsection (b) of section 20-492b, (B) is in good standing with the state as a home inspector, and (C) has agreed to perform supervisory functions as described in subsection (c) of this section; and

(4) Have paid a fee in the amount of one hundred dollars.

(b) Upon completion of a board-approved training program that meets the requirements of the regulations adopted by the commissioner pursuant to section 20-491, the home inspector intern may take the home inspector licensure examination administered under section 20-491a. If such intern does not pass such licensure examination, such intern may take up to two additional examinations during the one-year period commencing on the date of the applicant's first examination application. If the applicant does not pass a third examination the applicant may not be examined again until one year after the date of such third examination.

(c) A home inspector intern shall perform functions of a home inspector only under the supervision of a licensed home inspector and in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the commissioner in accordance with the provisions of section 20-491. Such supervision shall be direct supervision for a minimum of the first ten inspections, and then may be indirect for the remaining training period. For the purpose of this section, "direct supervision" means the supervisor shall be present at the site of a home inspection where the home inspector intern is assigned one hundred per cent of the time and such supervisor shall countersign all documents prepared and completed by the home inspector intern.

(d) The licensed home inspector supervising the home inspector intern shall be responsible for all inspections done by the home inspector intern under the licensed home inspector's charge.

(P.A. 99-254, S. 12, 18.)

History: P.A. 99-254 effective July 1, 2000.

Sec. 20-494. Disciplinary action. Discontinuance, suspension or rescission of disciplinary action. (a) The board may, by majority vote of the entire board and upon a finding of any cause specified in subsection (c) of section 21a-9:

(1) Revoke, suspend or refuse to issue a home inspector license or home inspector intern permit;

(2) Issue a letter of reprimand to a home inspector and send a copy of such letter to a complainant or to a state or local official;

(3) Place a home inspector on probationary status and require the home inspector to report regularly to the board on the matter that is the basis for probation;

(4) Limit the home inspector's practice to areas prescribed by the board; or

(5) Order a home inspector to continue or renew the home inspector's education until the home inspector has attained a satisfactory level of competence in any area that is the basis for probation.

(b) By majority vote of the entire board and upon a finding that a person applying for or renewing a home inspector license or home inspector intern permit is subject to the registration requirements of chapter 969, the board may refuse to issue or renew the home inspector license or home inspector intern permit.

(c) The board may discontinue, suspend or rescind any action taken under subsection (a) or (b) of this section.

(P.A. 99-254, S. 13, 18; P.A. 01-155, S. 4.)

History: P.A. 99-254 effective July 1, 2000; P.A. 01-155 added new Sub sec. (b) re refusal of license or permit for any person subject to registration under chapter 969, re-designated existing Sub sec. (b) as Sub sec. (c) and made conforming changes therein.

Sec. 20-494a. Fines. Civil penalties. (a) Except as otherwise provided in sections 20-490 to 20-495a, inclusive, any person who (1) conducts home inspection without having first obtained the license or permit required by said sections, (2) employs or supplies for employment a person who does not have a license or permit to conduct home inspection, (3) falsely pretends to qualify to conduct home inspection, (4) engages in or practices any of the work for which a license or permit is required by said sections after the expiration of such license or permit, or (5) violates any other provision of said sections, unless the penalty is otherwise specifically prescribed, shall be fined not more than two hundred dollars for each such violation.

(b) The board may, after notice and hearing, impose a civil penalty on any person who (1) engages in or practices the work for which a license or permit is required by sections 20-490 to 20-495a, inclusive, without having first obtained such a license or permit, (2) employs or supplies for employment a person who does not have such a license or permit, (3) falsely pretends to qualify to engage in or practice such work, (4) engages in or practices any of the work for which a license or permit is required by said sections after the expiration of such person's license or permit, or (5) violates any of the provisions of said sections or the regulations adopted pursuant to said sections. Such penalty shall not exceed five thousand dollars for each violation, except that any individual employed as a home inspector intern but improperly registered shall not be penalized for a first offense.

(P.A. 99-254, S. 14, 18.)

History: P.A. 99-254 effective July 1, 2000.

Sec. 20-495. Hearings. The board may hold hearings on any matter under the provisions of sections 20-490 to 20-495a, inclusive. Such hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the regulations adopted by the commissioner in accordance with section 20-491.

(P.A. 99-254, S. 15, 18.)

History: P.A. 99-254 effective July 1, 2000.

Sec. 20-495a. Appeals. Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the board may appeal from such order or decision in accordance with the provisions of section 4-183.

(P.A. 99-254, S. 16, 18.)

History: P.A. 99-254 effective July 1, 2000.

Secs. 20-496 to 20-499. Reserved for future use.

* HOME INSPECTION GROUP QUESTIONS
Q: What should you do if a client wants you to inspect an out building?
A: As out buildings are not required to be inspected per the Standards of Practice, you may offer to do so as an additional service, with an addendum to your agreement and at an additional fee.

Q: Client has a dispute with you over payment, how do you handle the same?
A: Your signed agreement should state the fee agreed upon for your service and payment should be received at signing. Any dispute should be dealt with in a professional manner.

Q:Client calls with a complaint about an alleged missed item.
A: Respond ASAP, refer to the Standards of Practice to ascertain that it was a required item to inspect or not, and if so, ask to re-inspect.

Q: Homeowner and/or real estate agent wants to follow along on the inspection offering advice to you on how to inspect.
A: Inform all parties present that they are welcome to ask questions, however you are the licensed professional expert conducting the inspection & must follow the Standards of Practice.

Q:Real estate agent or client wants you to test a system which has been shut off. A: Inform them that the Standards of Practice do not require or allow you to operate any system or device that is shut off or not operating.

Q:Client and or real estate agent wants you to provide an opinion as to the life of a system.
A: You should state in your report what you see and observe, but do not predict or state an opinion that you will not include in your report.

Q:Real estate agent or client would like you to refer a contractor to complete work which you have identified as in need of attention.
A: It is better off to state the type of contractor required to further evaluate or repair/replace something then to steer an agent or client to a specific contractor or company.

Q:How many residential units constitute a home inspection?
A: State Statute stipulates up to and including 4 units constitute a home inspection.

Q: How many systems constitute a home inspection?
A: State Statute stipulates that 2 or more components constitute a home inspection.

Q: Who are you able to disseminate and discuss the report with?
A: The Home Inspection "Code of Ethics" state: 20-491-14 c "The inspector shall not disclose any information concerning the results of the inspection without the approval of the client or such client's representative unless the inspector finds that public health, safety or welfare imperatively requires emergency action."

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