TX insp LAW module

What are the four major events for which TREC will collect a fee?

• Original applications for apprentice inspector only, renewal of license for every type of inspector, license examination and filing a request for an updated license
• Original applications for apprentice inspector, renewal of license for real estate inspector, license examination and filing a request for an updated license
• Original applications for every type of inspector, renewal of license for every type of inspector, license examination and filing a request for an updated license
• Original applications for every type of inspector, renewal of license for every type of inspector, license examination and requesting a sponsor

What is an inspector authorized to do if the inspector observes deficiencies in the foundation?

• determine the cause of the foundation issues
• provide a list of indicators that could cause future adverse performance of the foundation
• recommend that the foundation should be repaired
• render an opinion as to the performance of the foundation at the time of the inspection

The ______________________ is responsible for voting on rules that will go to the state government.

• Commission
• Committee
• Texas Legislature
• TREC

The departure provision may be used when

• the buyer tells the inspector to report the age of the roof.
• the inspector is not qualified to inspect an item.
• the seller reports that the item was just replaced.
• the utilities were turned on before the inspection.

The inspector is not required to enter a crawl space if the width of the access opening is less than _____ feet.

• 2.0
• 3.0
• 4.0
• 5.0

Inspectors are required to prove they are competent. Inspectors must prove a minimum level of competence for Texas licensure by all of the following except:

• completing qualifying educational courses

• completing the appropriate amount of experience (by either completing a required number of inspections or the required number of substitute experience hours)

• passing the national and state licensing exams

• Previous experience in a related field

What are the three responsibilities inspectors have to the general public?

• Act appropriately and educate and protect the public.
• Act appropriately, educate the public, and protect their client.
• Acting only in the best interest of their client, educating the client, and protecting the property.
• Acting only in the best interest of their client, educating the public, and protecting the property.

What is the risk of not properly performing a sewer scope check for plumbing issues?

• An inspector could be asked to become licensed by the Board of Plumbing Examiners.
• An inspector could face disciplinary action(s) by TREC or the Board of Plumbing Examiners.
• An inspector is free to perform sewer scope inspections, but must not damage the pipelines being inspected.
• An inspector will be arrested by the Board of Plumbing Examiners.

The TREC Standards are the _____ guidelines for ethical practice.

• code
• minimum
• only
• worst

Which of the following is an inspector required to do?

• Maintenance of items inspected
• Physical inspection of all items
• Repair of deficient items inspected
• Visual inspection of items