You'll find that even within your local, respected inspectors often very in the degree they go beyond the SOP.

I don't think that going beyond the SOP is a consicous decision; it's something that seems to develop all on its own.

I guess the real question is "Where do you stop going beyond the SOP?"

It's a question that you would have to put to every item required in your SOP and you are going to have to ask those questions one on one with other inspectors in your area to get any real satisfaction.

If you're not a member of an HI association, find one you like and join it and participate.

Chris, Oregon