1.1. 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.
I. 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.
1.2. 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.
1.3. 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.
