Code of Ethics

Posted: January 6th, 2014

Cubic Home Inspectors (AAHI) is an association that regulates the professional home inspection business in American. The code of ethic The Cubic Home Inspector Code of Ethics details the core guidelines of home inspection professionalism and home inspection ethics. Covering crucial issues such as conflicts of interest, good faith and public perception, these home inspection ethics are central pillars of home inspection professionalism for the entire industry (Emalson, 2004).
All inspector members of Cubic Home Inspectors have agreed to abide by this Code of Ethics
A. Inspectors shall accept responsibility in making decisions consistent with the safety, health and welfare of the public, and to disclose promptly factors that might endanger the public or the environment;
B. Inspectors shall not inspect properties which they are expecting financial inducement. (ASHI, 2004)
C. Inspectors shall not inspect properties under contingent arrangements whereby any compensation or future referrals are dependent on reported findings or on the sale of a property.
D. Inspectors shall not directly or indirectly compensate realty agents, or other parties having a financial interest in closing or settlement of real estate transactions, for the referral of inspections or for inclusion on a list of recommended inspectors, preferred providers, or similar arrangements. (ASHI, 2004)
1 Inspectors shall not accept compensation, directly or indirectly, for recommending contractors, services, or products to inspection clients or other parties having an interest in inspected properties.
2. Inspectors shall act in good faith toward each client and other interested parties.
a. Inspectors shall perform services and express opinions based on genuine conviction and only within their areas of education, training, or experience.
b. Inspectors shall be objective in their reporting and not knowingly understate or overstate the significance of reported conditions.
c. Inspectors shall not disclose inspection results or client information without client approval. Inspectors, at their discretion, may disclose observed immediate safety hazards to occupants exposed to such hazards, when feasible.
3. Inspectors shall avoid activities that may harm the public, discredit themselves,
Or reduce public confidence in the profession. (ASHI, 2004)
A. Advertising, marketing, and promotion of inspectors’ services or qualifications shall not be fraudulent, false, deceptive, or misleading.
B. Inspectors shall report substantive and willful violations of this Code to the Society.
The above code of ethics will serve as the map leading Cubic Home Inspectors to achieving the company goals and objectives. Every party involved in the management and organization of Cubic Home Inspectors must abide strictly to this Code of Ethics.
References
American /society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) (2004), Homeinspector.org Retrieved on March 14, 2009 http://www.homeinspector.org/codeofethics/default.aspx
Emalson T. N., (2004), Home Inspectorate Ethics. Bn: AFP Publishers. Pp 28-29
Kultgen J., (1988), Ethics and Professionalism. Philadelphia; University of Pennsylvania Press. Pp.212-213)

The code should contain rules that enhance constructive ethical behavior, criteria for the implementation of these rules, and proposals for dealing with variations in adherence to the code of ethics. You should also discuss what theory of ethics you believe drives the behavior you wish. More than one theory may be possible.