Florida Association of Building Inspectors, Inc.
Code of Ethics
Adopted June 2007

Integrity, honesty, and objectivity are fundamental principles embodied by this Code, which sets forth obligations of ethical conduct for the home inspection profession. The Board of Directors of FABI has adopted this Code to provide high ethical standards to safeguard the public and the profession. Inspectors shall comply with this Code, shall avoid association with any enterprise whose practices violate this Code and shall strive to uphold, maintain and improve the integrity, reputation and practice of the home inspection profession.

1. Inspectors shall avoid conflicts of interest or activities that compromise, or appear      to compromise, professional independence, objectivity or inspection integrity.

A. Inspectors shall not inspect properties for compensation in which they have, or expect      to have, a financial interest.

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. Inspectors shall not receive compensation for an inspection from more than one party      unless agreed to by the client(s).

E. 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.

F. Inspectors shall not repair, replace or upgrade, for compensation, systems or     components covered by FABI Standards of Practice, for one year after the inspection.

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, where feasible.

3. Inspectors shall avoid activities that may harm the public, discredit themselves or     reduce public confidence in the profession.

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 of Ethics to the     Ethics & Standards of Practice Committee.