AHIT
If you saw an irregularly painted wall, would you report this? - ANS-No, this is cosmetic
and is related only to appearance and NOT structural performance.
Name the term: A condition that adversely and materially affects the performance of a
system or component or constitutes a hazard to life, limb, or property. - ANS-Deficiency
Name the term: To look at and examine accessible items, parts, systems, or
componenets and report observed deficiencies. - ANS-Inspect
The achievement of an operation, function, or configuration that is consistent with
accepted industry practice. - ANS-Performance
To provide the inspector's opinions and findings on the standard inspection report form.
- ANS-Report
Thermal imaging equipment, moisture meters, gas leak detection equipment would
qualify as one of these types of tools. - ANS-Specialized tools
A procedure such as environmental testing, elevation measurement, and any method of
employing destructive testing that damages otherwise sound materials or finishes. -
ANS-Specialized procedure
Under general requirements, the inspector shall operate what types of equipment and
appliances? - ANS-Fixed or installed equipment
Under general requirements, what type of inspection will you perform on accessible
systems or components? - ANS-Visual inspection
What are you expected to complete during an inspection? - ANS-A standard inspection
report.
True or False - An inspector is not required to inspect: Elevators or detached structures
such as decks, docks, or fences. - ANS-True
True or False - All inspectors are required to inspect buried, hidden, latent, or concealed
systems. - ANS-False. You are not required to inspect them.
, True or False - Automated or programmable control systems and automatic shut off
sensors are not required to be inspected. - ANS-True. You are not required to inspect
them.
True or false - Inspectors are required to inspect the garage door system, emergency
back up sensors, and remotes to ensure operation and safety. - ANS-False - You are
required to inspect the garage door system, but are not required to inspect the remotes.
What do you think? Mikey is asked by his client to include in his report an inspection of
the security system. Is Mikey obligated to do so? - ANS-No. It is not a requirement.
Idaho is inspecting the foundation and notices the mortar between the bricks has been
previously repaired. Does Idaho report this to the home owner? - ANS-No. She is not
required to do so.
Leona has determined that a water heater is no longer functioning and believes the unit
might be under warranty. Would you advise her to tell her clients about the possibility of
filing a warranty claim? - ANS-No. Inspectors are not supposed to determine
warrantability issues. Inspectors are also not supposed to determine insurability,
adequacy, capacity, reliability, operating costs, or recalls either.`
Shaggy tells his client that their roof has less than 3 months remaining on their roof
shingles. Is this a good call? - ANS-No. You are not expected to determine life
expectancy or age.
True or false? Inspectors are not required to report the presence or absence of pests,
termites, or other wood destroying inspects or organisms. - ANS-True. However,
inspectors can report the presence of wood destroying insects (WDI) and recommend
evaluation by a pest control specialist.
You see a black spot on the walls in several places. Do you tell your clients that it is
mold growing? - ANS-No. You are not a mold specialist (unless you went to Texas A&M
and got certified in mold training). You can, however, tell your client about the black
spots and have it evaluated by a specialist who can identify moisture issues inside a
home.
Jody says she can identify asbestos, lead paint, mold, mildew, other other hazardous
chemicals and/or toxins in a household during an inspection. Is this a good comment? -
ANS-No. Jody is not a specialist with these environmental issues and should
If you saw an irregularly painted wall, would you report this? - ANS-No, this is cosmetic
and is related only to appearance and NOT structural performance.
Name the term: A condition that adversely and materially affects the performance of a
system or component or constitutes a hazard to life, limb, or property. - ANS-Deficiency
Name the term: To look at and examine accessible items, parts, systems, or
componenets and report observed deficiencies. - ANS-Inspect
The achievement of an operation, function, or configuration that is consistent with
accepted industry practice. - ANS-Performance
To provide the inspector's opinions and findings on the standard inspection report form.
- ANS-Report
Thermal imaging equipment, moisture meters, gas leak detection equipment would
qualify as one of these types of tools. - ANS-Specialized tools
A procedure such as environmental testing, elevation measurement, and any method of
employing destructive testing that damages otherwise sound materials or finishes. -
ANS-Specialized procedure
Under general requirements, the inspector shall operate what types of equipment and
appliances? - ANS-Fixed or installed equipment
Under general requirements, what type of inspection will you perform on accessible
systems or components? - ANS-Visual inspection
What are you expected to complete during an inspection? - ANS-A standard inspection
report.
True or False - An inspector is not required to inspect: Elevators or detached structures
such as decks, docks, or fences. - ANS-True
True or False - All inspectors are required to inspect buried, hidden, latent, or concealed
systems. - ANS-False. You are not required to inspect them.
, True or False - Automated or programmable control systems and automatic shut off
sensors are not required to be inspected. - ANS-True. You are not required to inspect
them.
True or false - Inspectors are required to inspect the garage door system, emergency
back up sensors, and remotes to ensure operation and safety. - ANS-False - You are
required to inspect the garage door system, but are not required to inspect the remotes.
What do you think? Mikey is asked by his client to include in his report an inspection of
the security system. Is Mikey obligated to do so? - ANS-No. It is not a requirement.
Idaho is inspecting the foundation and notices the mortar between the bricks has been
previously repaired. Does Idaho report this to the home owner? - ANS-No. She is not
required to do so.
Leona has determined that a water heater is no longer functioning and believes the unit
might be under warranty. Would you advise her to tell her clients about the possibility of
filing a warranty claim? - ANS-No. Inspectors are not supposed to determine
warrantability issues. Inspectors are also not supposed to determine insurability,
adequacy, capacity, reliability, operating costs, or recalls either.`
Shaggy tells his client that their roof has less than 3 months remaining on their roof
shingles. Is this a good call? - ANS-No. You are not expected to determine life
expectancy or age.
True or false? Inspectors are not required to report the presence or absence of pests,
termites, or other wood destroying inspects or organisms. - ANS-True. However,
inspectors can report the presence of wood destroying insects (WDI) and recommend
evaluation by a pest control specialist.
You see a black spot on the walls in several places. Do you tell your clients that it is
mold growing? - ANS-No. You are not a mold specialist (unless you went to Texas A&M
and got certified in mold training). You can, however, tell your client about the black
spots and have it evaluated by a specialist who can identify moisture issues inside a
home.
Jody says she can identify asbestos, lead paint, mold, mildew, other other hazardous
chemicals and/or toxins in a household during an inspection. Is this a good comment? -
ANS-No. Jody is not a specialist with these environmental issues and should
