Why “Code” is a Bad Word for Home Inspectors
This article looks at why “code” can be a problematic word for home inspectors—and why it’s important to use alternative language when discussing findings with clients.

This article looks at why “code” can be a problematic word for home inspectors—and why it’s important to use alternative language when discussing findings with clients.
In this installment of “Code Conundrums,” we’ll explore more issues that may arise during inspections, how they are related to the building code, and why sometimes the code and best practices are not aligned.
The home inspector is put in that all too familiar unenviable position between competing interests—in this case balancing the safety of clients versus code official approval.
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