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  1. #1
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    Default non inspector at inspections

    Hi Guys and Girls!
    It looks like I will need to have some in-office surgery at my doctor. Not sure when I will have this, but my doc knows I'm an inspector and says I won't be able to carry ladders and strenuous stuff for at least 2 weeks.
    Question: is it unethical to have a helper, not an inspector, to help you during an inspection?
    Just wondering. (sounds like a dumb question, but I've never had a helper)

    Thanks!

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    Dave Hill
    Buyers & Sellers Property Inspections LLC
    WWW.BuyersSellersPi.Com

  2. #2
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    Default Re: non inspector at inspections

    No problem as long as they are under your direct supervision and not "inspecting" just accommodating your disability.

    Jim Luttrall
    www.MrInspector.net
    Plano, Texas

  3. #3
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    Default Re: non inspector at inspections

    I see nothing unethical about having a helper...good luck!

    Matt Kiefer, Columbus Advanced Inspections
    Home Inspection Columbus Ohio
    Radon Testing Columbus Ohio

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    Default Re: non inspector at inspections

    Not an issue at all. The inspector's name is on the report and is the one taking responsibility for its completion. We've had this issue a once, when Bob wasn't able to drive or carry ladders; our college-age son went along as his assistant.

    Welmoed Sisson
    Inspections by Bob, LLC, Boyds, MD
    "Given sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine."

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    Default Re: non inspector at inspections

    Your Client may be wondering if they are paying to much when you show up in a Llimo with a Driver. Then really worry as the Driver carries your bag while a stenographer takes dictation..... Or on the other hand it does add an air of professionalism...

    The seller has a potential liability while anyone is on their property... but that is not your worry.


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    Default Re: non inspector at inspections

    Rather than paying a helper, look for a new inspector that wants ride-along inspections. This way the helper pays you.


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    Default Re: non inspector at inspections

    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Hill View Post
    Hi Guys and Girls!
    It looks like I will need to have some in-office surgery at my doctor. Not sure when I will have this, but my doc knows I'm an inspector and says I won't be able to carry ladders and strenuous stuff for at least 2 weeks.
    Question: is it unethical to have a helper, not an inspector, to help you during an inspection?
    Just wondering. (sounds like a dumb question, but I've never had a helper)

    Thanks!
    Dave, you need to check with the BTR... AZ has some quirks in it's license law that other states do not have, so I would clear it with them first.

    Scott Patterson, ACI
    Spring Hill, TN
    www.traceinspections.com

  8. #8
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    Default Re: non inspector at inspections

    Thanks everyone!

    Dave Hill
    Buyers & Sellers Property Inspections LLC
    WWW.BuyersSellersPi.Com

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