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  • Certification

 

  • Code of Conduct

 

  • National Certification

 

 


RHI - Registered Home Inspector

Qualified members of the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors have the exclusive right to call themselves RHI's under the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors Act, 1994 (The Ontario Government Bill 158).

The Act and the by-laws:

  1. Define a home inspection through the Standards of Practice

  2. Establish membership criteria

  3. Set out a Code of Conduct

  4. Provide for regulation of the profession through the disciplinary process.

What are the Qualifications?
RHI's must meet specific criteria in the areas of:

  1. Education

  2. Technical background

  3. Experience

What does this mean to the Realtor, Lawyer, Banker?

  1. Enhanced professional image: putting people in touch with home inspection professionals reinforces your relationship with clients

  2. More protection for you: you reduce your liability for both the condition of the home and the quality of the inspector you recommend when you direct people to members of the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors

  3. More protection for the home buyer: all Registered Home Inspectors (RHI's) have proven ability, experience, and privileges and responsibilities of membership in OAHI and CAHPI

Where do I Find a RHI?
Contact the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors for a membership roster at toll-free 888-744-6244 or write to PO Box 38108, Toronto, M5N 3A6 Canada.


 

Certification

 

 

Choosing a home inspector with the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI) and the Canadian Association of Property and Home Inspector (CAHPI) certifications is critical when choosing a home inspector. These certifications ensure that your home inspector has the adequate background, experience and necessary education to complete a home inspection to the national standard.

 

Many organizations require only an application fee for membership. Some claim to offer certification but don't require exams or proven credentials. To gain membership in some organizations, all you need is to take an online exam. CAHPI is the only national non-profit professional organization in Canada that rigorously tests home inspectors about their technical knowledge and diagnostic expertise prior to joining the organization as well as requiring continuing education after admission to keep current with new technology and building practices.

 

 


 

Code of Conduct

 

At Bluewater Home Inspection, all of our inspectors adhere to a strict code of conduct and ethics.   A copy of this COE is available on the CAHPI website.

 

CAHPI Code of Conduct and Ethics


National Certification

For information on the National Certification Program please click the link below.

National Certification Program (Click Here)

 

 

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