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ASHI Code of Ethics
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This is a public, consumer information document
describing the code of ethical behavior required for professional home inspectors in the
United Stated and Canada. Honesty, justice, and courtesy form a moral philosophy which,
associated with mutual interest among people, constitutes the foundation of ethics. The
members should recognize such a standard, not in passive observance, but in a set of
dynamic principles guiding their conduct. It is their duty to practice the profession
according to this code of ethics. As the keystone of professional conduct is integrity,
the members will discharge their duties with fidelity to the public, their clients, and
with fairness and impartiality to all. They should uphold the honor and dignity of their
profession and avoid association with any enterprise of questionable character, or
apparent conflict of interest.
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1. The member will express an
opinion only when it is based on practical experience and honest conviction. |
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2. The member will always act
in good faith toward each client. |
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3. The member will not
disclose any information concerning the results of the inspection without the approval of
the clients or their representatives. |
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4. The member will not accept
compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one interested party for the same
service without the consent of all interested parties. |
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5. The member will not accept
nor offer commissions or allowances, directly or indirectly, from other parties dealing
with their client in connection with work for which the member is responsible. |
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6. The member will promptly
disclose to his or her client any interest in a business which may affect the client. The
member will not allow an interest in any business to affect the quality of the results of
their inspection work which they may be called upon to perform. The inspection work may
not be used as a vehicle by the inspector to deliberately obtain work in another field. |
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7. An inspector shall make
every effort to uphold, maintain, and improve the professional integrity, reputation, and
practice of the home inspection profession. S/He will report all such relevant
information, including violations of this Code by other members, to the Association for
possible remedial action. |
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