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CREIA Standards of PracticeDownload PDF HERE. Residential Standards of Practice - Four or Fewer Units
Part I. Definitions and ScopeThese Standards of Practice provide guidelines for a home inspection and define certain terms relating to these inspections. Italicized words in these Standards are defined in Part IV, Glossary of Terms. These Standards of Practice provide guidelines for a home inspection and define certain terms relating to these inspections. Italicized words in these Standards are defined in Part IV, Glossary of Terms. A. A home inspection is a noninvasive, visual survey and basic operation of the accessible systems and components of a home, which can be reached, entered, or viewed without difficulty, moving obstructions, or requiring any action which will result in damage to the property or personal injury to the Inspector. The purpose of the inspection is to provide the Client with information regarding the general condition of the building(s) to assist client in determining what corrections or further evaluations the Client should have corrected, evaluated or obtained estimates for repair prior to the release of contingencies. B. A home inspection report provides written documentation of material defects discovered in the inspected building’s systems and components which in the opinion of the Inspector, are safety hazards, are not functioning properly, or appear to be at the ends of their service lives. The report will include the Inspector's recommendations for correction or further evaluation. C. All corrections or further evaluation, needs to be provided by an appropriate, competent, licensed and/or certified professional as stated in the CA Business and Professions Code 7195(c). D. Client should consider all available information when negotiating regarding the Property E. Inspections performed in accordance with these Standards of Practice are not technically exhaustive and shall apply to the primary building and its associated primary parking structure. F. Cosmetic and aesthetic conditions shall not be considered. Part II. Standards of PracticeA home inspection includes the readily accessible systems and components or a representative number of multiple similar components listed in Sections 1 through 9 subject to the limitations, exceptions, and exclusions in Part III. SECTION 1 - Foundation, Basement, and Under-floor Areas- Items to be inspected/reported:
SECTION 2 - Exterior - Items to be inspected/reported:
SECTION 3 - Roof Covering - Items to be inspected/reported:
SECTION 4 - Attic Areas and Roof Framing - Items to be inspected/reported:
SECTION 5 - Plumbing - Items to be inspected/reported:
SECTION 6 - Electrical - Items to be inspected/reported:
SECTION 7 - Heating and Cooling - Items to be inspected/reported:
SECTION 8 - Building Interior - Items to be inspected/reported:
SECTION 9 - Fireplaces and Chimneys - Items to be inspected/reported:
Part III. Limitations, Exceptions, and Exclusions
IV. Glossary of TermsIV. Home Glossary of Terms Note: All definitions apply to derivatives of these terms when italicized in the text. Appears: When the Inspector observes an item or defect but, cannot determine the state or cause of the item or defect, when analysis or procedures are out of the scope of the Standard of Practice, or it is beyond the Inspector's expertise Appliance: An item such as an oven, dishwasher, heater, etc. which performs a specific function Building: The subject of the inspection and its primary parking structure Component: A part of a system, appliance, fixture, or device Condition: Conspicuous state of being Correction: The appropriate corrective action taken by the appropriate, competent, licensed and/or certified person (i.e., repair, replace, remove…) Determine: Arrive at an opinion or conclusion Device: A component designed to perform a particular task or function Drowning Prevention Safety Features (as per CA Health and Safety Code 115992): 1. Isolation barrier
2. Mesh barrier
3. Pool/spa cover
4. Home exit alarms
5. Self-closing and self-latching home doors
6. Pool/spa alarm
Equipment: An appliance, fixture, or device Evaluate: Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess Fixture: A plumbing or electrical component with a fixed position and function Function: The normal and characteristic purpose or action of a system, component, or device Further Evaluation: A recommendation when the Inspector can not determine the state or cause, when analysis or procedures are out of the scope of the Standard of Practice, or it is beyond the Inspector's expertise Home Inspection: Refer to Part I, 'Definitions and Scope', Paragraph A Inspect: Refer to Part I, 'Definition and Scope', Paragraph-A Inspector: One who performs a home inspection Isolation Barrier: The barrier around the pool area that isolates the pool area from the house Mesh Barrier: The barrier around the pool area that isolates the pool area from the house of which any portion is made of mesh Natural Barrier: A portion of the barrier that is not man-made (cliff, lake, boulder…) Normal User Control: Switch or other device that activates a system or component and is provided for use by an occupant of a building Operate: Cause a system, appliance, fixture, or device to function using normal user controls Permanently Installed: Fixed in place, e.g. screwed, bolted, nailed, or glued Primary Building: A building that an Inspector has agreed to inspect Primary Parking Structure: A building for the purpose of vehicle storage associated with the primary building, which may be attached or detached. Only one primary parking structure may be designated as primary. Readily Accessible: Can be reached, entered, or viewed without difficulty, moving obstructions, or requiring any action which may harm persons or property Representative Number: Example, an average of one component per area for multiple similar components such as windows, doors, and electrical outlets Safety Hazard: A condition that could result in significant physical injury Shut Down: Disconnected or turned off in a way so as not to respond to normal user controls System: An assemblage of various components designed to function as a whole Technically Exhaustive: Examination beyond the scope of a home inspection, which may require disassembly, specialized knowledge, specialized equipment, measuring, calculating, quantifying, specialized testing, exploratory probing, research, or analysis
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