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What is the American Society of Home Inspectors®?
The American Society of Home Inspectors® (ASHI) is the oldest and most
widely recognized non-profit professional association for independent home
inspectors. ASHI's "Standards of Practice" serve as the home
inspector's performance guideline, and are universally recognized and accepted
by professional and government authorities. Copies of the Standards are
available free from ASHI.
ASHI's professional Code of Ethics prohibits members from engaging in
conflict of interest activities, which may compromise their objectivity. This is
the assurance to the consumer that the inspector will not, for example, use the
inspection to solicit or refer repair work.
ASHI sponsors continuing education, technical seminars and workshops and
serves the public interest by providing accurate and helpful consumer
information to home buyers on home purchasing and home maintenance.
Who belongs to ASHI?
Members of ASHI are independent professional home inspectors who have met
the most rigorous technical and experience requirements in the industry.
Prospective ASHI members must pass two written technical examinations, must have
performed a minimum of 250 professional fee-paid home inspections, and must
maintain their candidate status for no less than six months. ASHI members are
required to follow the Society's Code of Ethics, and to obtain continuing
education credits in order to keep current with the latest in building
technology, materials, and professional skills.
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