The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) is the oldest
and leading nonprofit professional association for independent home
inspectors. Since it's formation in 1976, ASHI's "Standards of
Practice" have service as the home inspector's performance
guideline, universally recognized and accepted by professional and
government authorities alike. Copies of the Standards are available.
ASHI Members subscribe to a professional Code of Ethics that
prohibits them from engaging in conflict of interest activities which
might compromise their objectivity. This is the consumer's assurance
that the inspector will not, for example, use the inspection to solicit
repair work.
In order to assist home inspectors in furthering their education,
ASHI sponsors a number of technical seminars and workshops throughout
the year, often in cooperation with one of its nearly 80 Chapters. ASHI
also serves as a public interest group by providing accurate and helpful
consumer information to home buyers on home purchasing and home
maintenance.
For additional ASHI information, call 1-800-743-2744, or visit the
ASHI website, www.ashi.org.