Code of Ethics..

National Foundation of Certified Inspectors (NFCI) promotes Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as a professional and within the inspection procedures and guidelines of NFCI. All NFCI members subscribe to the following Code of Ethics within their membership and certification.

Obligation and commitment...

1.) A NFCI Inspector shall abide by the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as set forth by NFCI;

2.) A NFCI Inspector will abide by all the rules and guidelines as set forth by NFCI now or within the future;

3.) A NFCI Inspector will hold the utmost respect for him/herself and the public in the way they conduct themselves in public;

4.) A NFCI Inspector will not discredit him/herself; or any member of NFCI; or any other inspector of any other foundation or association;

5.) A NFCI Inspector will not engage him/herself in any unlawful activities pursuant to any laws whatsoever; or damaging to another inspector or the public; or the inspection industry;

6.) A NFCI Inspector shall be fair, honest, impartial, and act in good faith in dealing with the public or anyone else in the inspection industry;

7.) A NFCI Inspector will not discriminate in any business activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, sexual orientation, or handicap and shall comply with all federal, state, provincial and local laws concerning discrimination.

8.) A NFCI Inspector shall be truthful regarding his/her qualifications & abilities to perform their duties as an home inspector;  

9.) A NFCI Inspector will have no conflict of interest within the home or property of which they will inspect.

10.) A NFCI Inspector will not disclose to anyone other then the client information about their inspection report without the consent of the client for whom the inspection report is for; except where it may affect the safety of others or violates any laws or statutes; or this Code of Ethics;

11.) A NFCI Inspector shall provide a written contract that outlines in complete detail the obligations that specifies the services to be performed, limitations of services, and fees to be charged;

12.) A NFCI Inspector shall comply with all governing rules and licensing requirements of the jurisdiction whereby he/she conducts business.

13.) A NFCI Inspector will continue to educate one self on current and future information that effects the home inspector within the home inspection industry.

14.) A NFCI Inspector shall pass the NFCI Inspector Exam once every calendar year.

15.) A NFCI Inspector will advertise the logo and name on any web site of that held or used by a NFCI member with a link back to www.nfci.info for the promotion and benefits of all concerned.

16.) A NFCI Inspector shall assist and promote any membership within the NFCI by display the NFCI on any business stationary or information whereby you are promoting yourself as a certified inspector.

17.)  A NFCI Inspector shall not offer to perform repairs on the property that he/she has inspected for a period of at least 6-months from the time of the initial inspection.

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