Home Inspection - Lesson 2 (Limits & Exclusions)
A home inspector may not offer engineering recommendations unless the inspector is an engineer. True/False
True
An inspector is not responsible for testing a normal operating control that is hidden from view. True/False
True
Home inspectors may report a known code violation if one is found. True/False
True
It is not the responsibility of the inspector to determine how the property can be used. True/False
True
A home inspector may be found personally liable if he or she _____.
Offers warranties or guarantees.
A home inspector is NOT required to inspect _____.
Components that are not permanently installed.
Determining and reporting on building code compliance is required for all home inspections. True/False
False
If a normal operating control is unresponsive, the inspector should offer to help repair the control. True/False
False
If the client later finds a large crack beneath the living room carpet, it would be considered an error. True/False
False
Standards for pest control state that home inspectors _____.
Are not required to report on pests.
If a major repair issue is discovered during an inspection, the inspector is NOT required to _____.
Determine the cause.
If an inspector finds that the access to a normal operating control is blocked by furniture, the correct response is to _____.
Report that the control was blocked.
A home inspector should always indicate how long a component should last under normal use. True/False
False
When testing an air conditioner, a home inspector should only test the ability of the unit to turn on; no observation of the production of air flow is required. True/False
False
After discovering a major problem, a home inspector is not required to explain how it should be repaired. True/False
True
If an inspector determines that a component is unsafe to operate, he should report the reasons why. True/False
True
The detection of environmental hazards such as radon and asbestos is not the responsibility of the home inspector. True/False
True
A home inspector is not required to inform the client of _____.
Property marketability.