Texas Home Inspection Standards and
Requirements Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Minimum vertical clearance for crawlspaces under Texas SOP - Answer -18 inches
NOT within the scope of a Texas home inspection - Answer -Mold or
environmental hazards
When to recommend further evaluation by a specialist - Answer -When a safety
hazard or failure is suspected
Action if water drainage directs water toward the foundation - Answer -Report as a
defect and recommend evaluation
Hairline cracks in the foundation according to Texas SOP - Answer -Reported if
they may indicate structural concern
Requirement for inspectors to enter attics and crawlspaces - Answer -Only if
accessible and safe
Action if a component is unsafe - Answer -Report and recommend immediate
repair
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, Site condition that must be inspected under Texas SOP - Answer -Slope and
drainage around home
Proper slope for ground drainage away from a foundation - Answer -6 inches over
10 feet
Requirement for inspectors to test smoke detectors - Answer -No, not required
Example of a reportable defect - Answer -Water intrusion signs
Action if an inspector cannot access a component - Answer -Report limitation and
reason
Minimum bearing surface for wood joists on masonry - Answer -3 inches
Maximum spacing allowed for anchor bolts in sill plates - Answer -6 feet
Roof condition that should be reported - Answer -Moss growth on wood shingles
Requirement for inspecting underground irrigation systems - Answer -No
Type of roof covering most prone to impact damage - Answer -Wood shakes and
shingles
What inspectors must report about decks attached to the home - Answer -Fastener
conditions and ledger attachment
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Requirements Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Minimum vertical clearance for crawlspaces under Texas SOP - Answer -18 inches
NOT within the scope of a Texas home inspection - Answer -Mold or
environmental hazards
When to recommend further evaluation by a specialist - Answer -When a safety
hazard or failure is suspected
Action if water drainage directs water toward the foundation - Answer -Report as a
defect and recommend evaluation
Hairline cracks in the foundation according to Texas SOP - Answer -Reported if
they may indicate structural concern
Requirement for inspectors to enter attics and crawlspaces - Answer -Only if
accessible and safe
Action if a component is unsafe - Answer -Report and recommend immediate
repair
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, Site condition that must be inspected under Texas SOP - Answer -Slope and
drainage around home
Proper slope for ground drainage away from a foundation - Answer -6 inches over
10 feet
Requirement for inspectors to test smoke detectors - Answer -No, not required
Example of a reportable defect - Answer -Water intrusion signs
Action if an inspector cannot access a component - Answer -Report limitation and
reason
Minimum bearing surface for wood joists on masonry - Answer -3 inches
Maximum spacing allowed for anchor bolts in sill plates - Answer -6 feet
Roof condition that should be reported - Answer -Moss growth on wood shingles
Requirement for inspecting underground irrigation systems - Answer -No
Type of roof covering most prone to impact damage - Answer -Wood shakes and
shingles
What inspectors must report about decks attached to the home - Answer -Fastener
conditions and ledger attachment
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