American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc.Question Does flashing in this section (4.1.a.1) refer to windowflashing and/or vapor barrier around the stud wall frame out? An attorney has brought up the fact that the SOP states […]
Question: When performing a check of heat pump, is it not the standardto check it in one mode, heating during heating season and cooling during cooling season? And for the moderate […]
Question When inspecting the outside of a home and I see an awning about to fall off, why would I not tell the buyer? Response A home inspector may elect […]
Question Does the term “system and component” that is present in most of the SoP, also used to describe the foundation and structure, the same as it would the HVAC […]
Question Does the SoP require inspectors to test the “tilt” functionality of windows equipped with such a feature? Response The ASHI Standards of Practice do not require that inspectors inspect […]
Question Is ASHI recommending that AFCIs be noted on reports as well as GFCIs? Response The ASHI Standards of Practice (Standards), in section 13.1.A, do not require an inspector to perform […]
Question What is the significance of the 4 or fewer dwelling units….Is it an arbitrary number, or are there code implications? Response The four dwelling unit limit in the ASHI Standards of […]
Question Many items I report as concerns are construction defects or deterioration that have not yet caused the items to fail. Am I going beyond the SoP or fully within […]
Question : How do you define “not functioning”? Response The phrase “not functioning” means not performing one or more reasonably expected capabilities, in the inspector’s professional opinion. The phrase is […]
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