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1
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Define client

A

person who engages services of home inspector to obtain a written report about the condition of a building.

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What are the parts of a Home inspection

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A written report of systems, components including heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, structural, foundation, roof, masonry, exterior and interior.

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Define residential building

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1 to 4 dwelling units and their garage/carport, but not any structure newly constructed or not previously occupied.

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Define the secretary’s role

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Promulgate regulations, implement the provisions articles of home inspection and ethics 444-C

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Define New York State real property law article 12

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New York State home inspection code of ethics-standard and practice developed 2004

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Name two home inspection professional associations

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Inter nachi and ashi

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What is inter Nashi

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International Association of certified home Inspector’s

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What is ashi

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American society of home inspectors

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A person cannot conduct a home inspection unless

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  1. they’re licensed
  2. A person regulated by the state: architect or someone acting in their profession
  3. A person who is a code enforcement official by the state
  4. The person making home inspections for the purpose of meeting the requirements of section 444 E
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Qualifications for licensure

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  1. High school diploma, completed 140 hours (40 hours unpaid field), or perform 100 home inspections under the presence/supervision of a license home inspector, have passed written or electronically examination approved by the secretary, valid driver license,
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Home inspection license period

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Two years

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True or false

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No renewal of a license shall be issued unless the applicant has successfully completed a course of continuing education approved by the secretary, TRUE

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How much does it cost for your home inspection license

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250.00

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How much does it cost to renew your home inspection license

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$100 to renew and $50 examination fee

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Duty and responsibility of home inspector to there client

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Comply with rules and regulations, standards, Display license number on report and all advertising, provide written report within five days

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No home inspector shall:

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  1. Perform, offer to perform for additional fees repair, or improve or replace prior to closing,
  2. inspect any building which such inspector or partner or relative therefore has a financial interest,
  3. offer to provide a commission referral or kick back to the seller, agree to perform any home inspection Which compensation or employment is contingent upon the conclusions of the home inspection report
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True or false

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The secretary May refuse to grant or may suspend a home inspection license, give civil penalty up to $1000 per violation
TRUE

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True or false

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If a home inspectors license is suspended it cannot be reinstated for five years
TRUE

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What’s the minimum liability coverage for home inspectors

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General liability 150,000 per occurrence and $500,000 in aggregate

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Are home inspectors required to check for safety glass

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No

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21
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Does SOP require home inspectors to remove electrical Panel?

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Yes

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Are home inspectors required to check insulation in windows?

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No

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Are home inspectors required to report on size, capacity, span of structural supports?

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No, this is for engineers

24
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Is an inspector required to report on basement/attic ventilation air flow rate?

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Is an inspector required to operate gas appliances, inserts, or heaters?
No
26
Should the inspector sample for lead paint?
Only if EPA certified
27
Are inspectors required to inspect hot tubs and jacuzzis?
No
28
Is it the duty for the inspector to verify code compliance?
No
29
Is it the duty of the inspector to sample for mold?
No
30
Is it the inspectors job to determine boundaries and set backs?
No
31
Does the inspector have to verify asbestos?
No
32
Does an inspector have to move area rugs to inspect?
No
33
Should the inspector to move ceiling tiles?
SOP doesn’t require
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Is the use of a moisture meter required?
No
35
Article 12-B states of real property law governs what
Home inspection
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If a home inspector looses his license, when can he get them back?
Five. Years
37
Part 12-20 of title 19 nycrr covers?
Residential
38
Per NY state testing for mold, lead, asbestos is required for every home inspection
False
39
Article 1220-5 of title 19 ny code dictates swimming pool alarms dictates what?
Alarm on the water surface
40
Killing deals is associated with a home inspector reacting with too much?
Emotion
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When conducting a home inspection the inspector is supposed to pay attention to position
True
42
Article 12-B describes an individual, llc, partnership, corporation as a
Person
43
Pre inspection agreement covers
Fees, limitations, arbitration
44
Secretary of State’s duty?
Establish
45
Duty of the home inspector to there client is to?
Educate
46
True or false: simple checklists lead to the greatest number of lawsuits?
True
47
True or false, a home inspector can contract work after one year?
True
48
Can a home inspector State the life expectancy of an appliance
No
49
What is 444-A short title law?
Known as the home inspection licensing act
50
What is the non disclosure?
Home inspectors shall not disclose the report to anyone without the consent of the client.
51
Can a home inspector advertise under the heading of engineer or architect?
No
52
Define component?
Aspect of a system
53
Inspecting plumbing, home inspectors shall operate all readily accessible items, drain pumps, faucets, waste lines etc, random sinks etc...
True
54
Does a home inspector have to report on fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide detector
Yes
55
Name one of the first cec class pies an inspector should take?
Health concerns for the home inspector
56
Remember at all times
Maintain control of the inspection

HI Module 4 (6 decks)

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