Standards

Home Inspection Standards of Practice Last revised January 2018.

Table of Contents

1. Definitions and Scope

2. Limitations, Exceptions & Exclusions

3. Standards of Practice
3.1. Roof https://www.nachi.org/sop.htm#roof
3.2. Exterior https://www.nachi.org/sop.htm#exterior
3.3. Basement, Foundation, Crawlspace & Structure https://www.nachi.org/sop.htm#basement
3.4. Heating https://www.nachi.org/sop.htm#heating
3.5. Cooling https://www.nachi.org/sop.htm#cooling
3.6. Plumbing https://www.nachi.org/sop.htm#plumbing
3.7. Electrical https://www.nachi.org/sop.htm#electrical
3.8. Fireplace https://www.nachi.org/sop.htm#fireplace
3.9. Attic, Insulation & Ventilation https://www.nachi.org/sop.htm#attic
3.10. Doors, Windows & Interior https://www.nachi.org/sop.htm#doors

1. Glossary of Terms

2. Definitions and Scope

1.1. A general home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property (as delineated below), performed for a fee, which is designed to identify defects....

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