Standard Report Form/Report Writing Use of the New required inspector report form 7-5
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1.You must include a clear statement in the report that the report is intended for your client only. 2. The purpose of the report is to document your observations and opinions concerning the condition of the house for your client no one else.
The inspector may change the typeface provided that is no smaller than a____point font.
10
Which standards of practice rule governs inspections reports?
535. 222
With standards of practice will govern standard inspection report forms?
535.223
As used in the standard inspection report what Is the comment?
A comment an is an observation or remark about a system, item, component or part found in the property and covered in the report. Information about the scope of the inspection is considered a comment
How would an inspector report on the third heating unit, for example, the preprinted report had only two units listed?
An Inspector could write or type a comment in the space provided for the heating equipment or the inspector could add a page at the end of the report to cover such items.
What are quality control construction inspections of new homes?
As used in rule 22 TAC 535.223 they include phased inspections , such as the inspection of the slab after it has been poured; inspections performed solely to determine compliance with building codes, warranty or underwriting requirements; or inspections required by a municipality
Where would(Conduit at water heater is not secured properly) meet located on the inspection report form?
Branch circuits
An inspector is performing an inspection on behalf of a buyer for a realtor XYZ real estate company that has used this inspector on several ocassions, and is now requesting that the inspectors report include, cost estimates and the summary page of the deficiencies as this will save them time, and they wont need to review the whole report. The agent also states that per the TREC inspector standards of practice 535-223 this is required.
False
The inspection report form shall not include the name and license number of the inspector performing the inspection.
False
The inspector may change the check boxes in the form and replace them with circles of brackets.
False
May an inspector delete the words" comments" on each item to save space?
False. deletion of text is not permitted except as allowed by the rule. Deleting "comments" could also cost a novice client to assume no comments were ever necessary in the report.
Where would (major settlement in my opinion) suggest report by the structured engineer, cracks evident be located on the inspection report form?
Foundations
How does the inspector complete the form if an item such as garage door operator is present, but the inspector does not wish to inspect?
If the client agrees that an item is not to be inspected the inspector may exclude the item and mark the "NI" (not inspected) box for that item. Note: inspectors sometimes state they do not do particular items such as evaporative coolers which are listed for required inspection in the standards of practice. Failure to obtain the agreement of a client to exclude the items violates the standard practice.
Unlike the earlier report form, there're no sections in form REI 7-5 for individual bathrooms, water heaters, or heating cooling units. How would the inspector indicate in which room or unit repairs are needed?
In the comments section of the particular systems involved.
How would the inspector complete the form for an item which is inaccessible or which cannot be inspected due to conditions beyond the control of inspector?
Inspecteur would mark the "NI" (not inspected) box, but must apply an explanation in the comments section as to the reason.
May an inspector provide only and oral report if that is what the client wants?
No
You should avoid using all of the following words or phrases except
No deficiencies noted
May an inspector provide a different report to the client prior to the delivery of REI 7-5?
No, providing a different report first would violate the rule. That inspector could provide a different report as an attachment to REI-7-5 (see 535.223
If an inspector inserts list of items as indicated in the question above, may the inspector provide check boxes to show the items have been inspected or are deficient?
No, the inspector must use the existing check boxes in the standard report form. The Inspector's comments would identify the item deficient. By checking the existing boxes, inspector can report whether all the items and systems have been inspected and whether any of them are deficient.
May an inspector modify or delete instructions on the form, such as a language under II.B., branch circuits?
No. Changes to the text unlimited to the specific exceptions found in 22 T AC 535.223 D, and the instructions may not be modified or deleted
Is the inspector required to list items within a system which have been inspected but which have not been found efficient?
No. If the inspector inspect all the components of the system, the inspector is required to report on those specific items which are found defficient. If No inspected items of foam deficient, the inspector could simply mark the "I" (inspected) box referring to the entire system. If any item is found deficient, the inspector could simply mark the "R" (not functioning or in need of repair) box, and identify the item in the comment about it.
Where would (tree limbs touching shingles) is located on the inspection report form?
Roof Covering
Building code references
Should be avoided
How does the inspector complete the report if an item is inspected no repairs are necessary no comments are needed?
The inspector Marks the "I" (inspected) box for that item.
How does an inspector complete the form if an item required for inspection by the standards of practice such as food waste disposer is not present in the property?
The inspector Marks the"NP" (not present) box for that item.
How would an inspector report on an item which is not specifically listed on the report but is required for inspection?
The inspector could write or type a comment in the space provided for the system in which the item is found, or the inspector could add a page at the end of the report to cover such items.
What about the space for comments?
The inspector may expand or contract the space for comments as Inspector deems appropriate in the report, whether the report is preprinted or computer-generated. The inspector also may add additional pages of comments to the report, but the comments must be arranged to follow the same sequence of items listed in the report. The inspector may renumber the pages of the reports to correspond with deletions or additional pages. The inspector may list other built in appliances on page 4 and add boxes, letters and captions for those items. Finally, the inspector may add reference Numbers or letters in parentheses to the right of an item caption and put the address for property identification and page number either at the top or bottom of the page.
May inspectors continue to use stop REI-7-3 or REI 7-4 Report form?
The only TREC approved inspection report form that may be used after September 1, 2015 is REI 7-5
Common Report components include all of the following except.
The plan review
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The purpose of the appraisal is to estimate the market value of the subject property, as defined in this report, on behalf of the above referenced client as the intended user of this report. The intended use of the appraisal is to assist a client, as intended user of this report, in evaluating the subject property for lending purposes. The use of this appraisal by anyone other than the stated intended user, or for any other use than the stated intended use is prohibited.
When does the rule require the inspector to provide a copy of REI7-5 to the person for whom the inspection is being performed?
The rule requires the report to be provided within the circumstances and complexity of the inspection may affect the time required to complete a report. When no specific time is required by a rule, it is implied that the required action take place within a reasonable time, which will vary from inspection to inspection. For many inspections, a reasonable period of time to provide the report would be two or three days at most.
The inspection report shall be delivered within how many days after the completion of inspection?
Three days
Inspectors not required to use the TREC Report form, for inspections of a building or addition that is not substantially complete.
True
The Inspector may provide an oral report to client prior to delivery of RE I 7-5?
True
The inspector is not required to use the TREC Report Form, for inspections perform for or required by a lender or governmental agency.
True
The inspector is not required to use the TREC report form for re-inspections of a property performed for the same client.
True
The inspector may preprint the form with ruled lines for comments?
True
May an inspector provide an oral report to a client prior to the delivery of REI 7-5?
Yes
Maybe the inspector pre-print the form with ruled lines for comments?
Yes
If none of the optional systems are being inspected may the inspector delete all of Page 5 without a notation to that effect?
Yes the notation required by the departure provisions of of The standards of practice22 TAC 535.222 does not apply to the optional systems.
May inspectors modify report form REI 7-5?
Yes to the extent permitted by the rule adopted by the commission. The inspector may select the type and size of the fonts (so long as they are no smaller that those used in the adopted from); use legal size paper; insert additional information for the name of the client, Address and license identification on the first page, insert additional information in the space provided between the two double lines on the first page (so long as the caption "Additional Information Provided by Inspector" is not deleted) delete inapplicable provisions relating to the optional systems; add footers to each page (except page one) and add headers to speech
In the pre-printed version of the report, may an inspector includes list of items in the common space (for example, listing bathroom items, such as the tub, lavatories, and commode in the plumbing system)?
Yes, if the item is of a kind found in the majority of the homes inspected by that licensee. In that case, the licensee may reasonably expect to make comments about those items and may pre print the form with the items listed. A licensee would not however, be permitted to use preprinted report forms which list items only occasionally encountered by that inspector, such as bidets.
Are there exceptions from the mandatory use of Trec Report forms?
Yes, in addition to Transactions in which is federal or state law requires use of a different form, the Inspector is not required to use the Trec forms for quality control construction inspections new homes, inspections of remodeling, reinspection, for for inspections performed for a lender or a person other than the prospective prospectiven buyer or seller. 535.223 and 535.223*** on 40 Hour Tst ****
If a system make have more than one unit, such as two or more heating units, may the inspector preprint the report to list two or more units with their respective parts and components?
Yes, provided the inspector may reasonably expect to find that number of units in a majority of the homes the inspector inspects. For example, an inspector would not be permitted to use a report four preprinted heating units if the inspector only infrequently encounters a home with more than two heating units.
If the inspector is reproducing the standard inspection report by computer for a specific inspection, may the inspector list items such as additional bathrooms or heating units which are not found in the property?
Yes, provided the inspector may reasonably expect to find that number of units in the majority of the homes the inspector inspects.
Is use of the new form mandatory?
Yes, unless an exception aplies
May an inspector reproduce the standard inspection report on colored paper or use carbon paper?
Yes. The inspector also may use either 8 1/2 by 11" or 8 1/2 by 14" paper.
The inspector may insert a cover page to the report form.
true
May the inspector add such things as the time of day of the inspection or the temperature to the first page?
yes, either in the space for identification of the property and client, or in the space set aside for information from the Inspector. The inspector may not delete that information and captions required to be provided by The rules. Note: if the space for other information provided by the inspector is inadequate the inspector must attach any additional pages at the end of the report or use legal sized paper to provide additional space. The rule does not permit the inspector to continue the additional information on page 2 of the form.
