What Is A Home
Inspection?
The Standards Of Practice of the National
Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) defines a home inspection as
being “the process by which an inspector visually examines the
readily accessible systems and components of a home and operates
those systems and components utilizing the Standards of Practice as
a guideline.”
Currently, In California, there are no
certification or licensing requirements for home inspectors. However, the Business and
Professions Code, (Chapter 9.3, section 7195-7199), regulates the
industry. Superior
Inspection Services meets and exceeds the Standards of Practice of
the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI), the California
Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA), and the California
Business and Professions Code.
Should
The Client Attend The
Inspection?
It’s not required that the client, (prospective
buyer, seller, etc.), attend the inspection, but Superior Inspection
Services highly recommends it.
If you’re a prospective buyer, this will give you an
opportunity to become familiar with the property and learn how its
systems operate. It’s
also a perfect opportunity to get answers to any questions you might
have and we believe it will be an experience you will
enjoy.
How Much Time Should Be
Allowed?
A thorough
Superior Inspection usually takes 2 to 4 hours depending on the
size, age, and condition of the property. Superior Inspection Services
provides a comprehensive, computer generated report, which includes
digital photographs, that’s not technically exhaustive. Consultation is provided at
the conclusion of the inspection giving you another opportunity to
get answers to questions you have.
And our
service doesn’t end when the inspection is complete. Feel free to contact us
anytime.
How Do I Qualify A Home
Inspector?
When choosing a Home Inspector, it is prudent to
qualify that choice. Most Home Inspectors are educated when dealing
with building codes and practices, but that is only a portion of the
knowledge needed to properly service the consumer. Below are
10 basic questions that a qualified and properly educated inspector
should be able to answer without hesitation.
1).
What landmark court case created disclosure requirements in a real
estate transaction and is considered the birth of the home
inspection industry. When did this case decision
occur?
2). Is the
home inspector, as an individual, insured for general liability and
errors and omissions? If so, can they produce a current
certificate of insurance with contact information of the
insurer?
3).
Considering there are currently no state licensing or certification
requirements for Home Inspectors in California, what state code
regulates anyone performing Home Inspections? When did it
become effective?
4).
What state regulation governs the seismic strapping of water heater
tanks? When did it become effective?
5).
If a water heater's location prohibits the installation of a
standard TPR valve, what alternative is available and what secondary
provision is required with this installation?
6).
What regulation governs the height requirements of the sensor lights
for garage door openers?
7).
Explain the issues concerning Consolidated furnaces. Name the
government entity involved in this issue.
8).
List the five names of defective ABS piping that were prevalent
during the 1980's.
9).
Name the important safety feature that is missing on most
freestanding ovens/stoves.
10).
Name the state regulation pertain to pool and spa
safety. When did it become
effective?
