In the State of
Connecticut, home inspectors are required to be licensed or have received an
interns permit and be working under the supervision of a licensed home
inspector. The inspector should provided a document for both you and
the inspector to sign indicating the inspection will be done in accordance
with the
State of Connecticut's Standards of Practice.
A good inspection company will provide you with a copy of these standards.
The inspector is required to present his license to you if asked.
A good home
inspection company will also present to you a written agreement that spells
out for you their capabilities and limitations.
Everyone comes to a home inspection with certain expectations as to what the
inspection will accomplish. For some, these expectations are very
sensible, others may have unrealistic expectations for a number of reasons.
It should be understood that the State of Connecticut's Standards of
Practice and the inspection company's agreement dictate the scope of the
inspection and the liability of the inspection company, as long as their
agreement is not in opposition to the State's Standards.
It would be to the advantage of each home buyer to read
the
State of Connecticut's Standards of Practice
prior to the inspection. Most home inspection companies will exceed
the level of these standards but are only liable for them. The
expectation of the home inspection should be adjusted in accordance with
these standards. It is also to the Realtors advantage to have a good
understanding of these standards to help prepare their client for the
inspection.
