Ariz. Admin. Code § 4-30-301.01

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R4-30-301.01 - Home Inspector Rules of Professional Conduct

A. A certified home inspector shall conduct a home inspection in accordance with the "Standards of Professional Practice" adopted by the Arizona Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc. on October 27, 2023, the provisions of which are incorporated by reference. This rule does not include any later amendments or editions of the incorporated matter. Copies of these standards are available electronically on the Board's website.

B. A certified home inspector is not required to inspect a pool and/or spa as part of a home inspection. If a certified home inspector conducts a pool and/or spa inspection, it shall be conducted in accordance with the "Arizona Home Inspector Pools and Spas Standards of Professional Practice" ("Standards") adopted by the Board at its April 25, 2023 meeting, the provisions of which are incorporated by reference. This rule does not include any later amendments or editions of the incorporated matter. Copies of the Standards are available electronically on the Board's website.

C. A Certified Home Inspector shall not:

1. Pay, directly or indirectly, in full or in part, a commission or compensation as a referral or finder's fee to a real estate company, real estate office, real estate broker/sales- person(s), real estate employees or real estate independent contractors in order to obtain referrals for home inspection business. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, participation in pay-to-play programs by any name (e.g. "preferred vendor," "approved vendor," "marketing partner," "marketing services agreement");

2. Pay or receive, directly or indirectly, in full or in part, a commission or compensation as a referral or finder's fee related to the correction of defects found within the scope of the home inspection;

3. Perform, or offer to perform, for an additional fee, or have any financial interest in the performance of any repairs to the property that has been inspected by that inspector or the inspector's firm for a period of 24 months following the inspection; or

4. Be accompanied by more than four home inspector candidates while conducting any parallel home inspection.;

5. Perform, or offer to perform, a home inspection on a home while acting in the capacity of a licensed real estate salesperson or licensed real estate broker with any financial interest in the sale of the home.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-30-301.01

New Section made by emergency rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 1102, effective February 19, 2002 for 180 days (Supp. 02-1). Emergency rulemaking amended and renewed for an additional 180 days under A.R.S. § 41-1026(D) at 8 A.A.R. 3842, effective August 14, 2002 (Supp. 02-3). Emergency expired; new Section made by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 791, effective February 12, 2003 (Supp. 03-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 24 A.A.R. 1785, effective 8/5/2018. Amended by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 768, effective 5/25/2024.