| Symbols & Definitions | ||
| Page | ||
| Client/Property | 1 | |
| Contents | 2 | |
| Contract | 3 | |
| Authorization/Invoice | 4 | |
| Exterior | Drainage/Fences/Walls Sidewalks/Drives/Patios |
5 |
| Landscaping | 6 | |
| Walls/Accessories | 7 | |
| Windows/Doors | 8 | |
| Porches/Decks | 9 | |
| Garage | 10 | |
| Structure | Roof/a | 11 |
| Roof/b | 12 | |
| Attic/a | 13 | |
| Attic/b | 14 | |
| Foundation/Basement | 15 | |
| Crawlspace/Structural Components | 16 | |
| Interior | Surfaces/Walls, Ceilings/Floors, Doors/Stairs | 17 |
| Kitchen | 18 | |
| Bathroom/a | 19 | |
| Bathroom/b | 20 | |
| Laundry | 21 | |
| Fireplace | 22 | |
| Utilities | Plumbing/a | 23 |
| Plumbing/b | 24 | |
| Heating | 25 | |
| Ventilation | 26 | |
| Electrical/a | 27 | |
| Electrical/b | 28 | |
| Electrical/c | 29 | |
| Summary | Systems Overview | 30 |
| Appendices | CAHPI Standards | |
Ratings | |
| M | Maintenance required to prevent component/system failure. Minor problems observed during the inspection. Although a component/system may be currently functional, improvements are required to keep that component/system in serviceable condition and to maximize lifespan. |
| R | Not working as designed - at the time of the inspection there was a serious or potentially serious problem with the component/system noted. If the component/system is not repaired or replaced, property damage or personal injury may result. |
| N/A | Not Applicable - the indicated component/system was not present in the house. |
| N/V | Not Visible - there was limited access to the noted component/system. Areas may have been blocked by stored items or otherwise concealed, or systems may have been shut down/inoperable. |
| N/C | Not Checked - there was no access to the noted component/system, and it could not be checked |
Definitions | |
| RHI | Registered Home Inspector (CAHPI) |
| CAHPI | Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors |
| Standards | The Standards of Practice are a set of guidelines for home inspectors to follow in the performance of their inspections |
| Code of Ethics | The Code of Ethics contained within our Standards of Practice stresses the home inspector's responsibility to act in a strictly fair, impartial and professional manner and to protect consumers by disallowing conflict of interest activities. |
| EPDM | Ethylene propylene diene monomen - inner-tube like material - sometimes used to line gutters. |
| BUR | Built-up roof (more than one layer) commonly called tar and gravel. |
| Bitumen | Commonly called torch-on - sometimes one but more commonly two-layer waterproof membrane applied to low slope or flat roof design. |
| AFCI | Arc fault circuit interrupter - provides protection against arc faults. |
| GFCI | Ground fault circuit interrupter - provides protection against overloads, short circuits and ground faults. |
| OSB | Oriented Strand Board - manufactured from waterproof heat cured adhesives - rectangularly shaped wood strands that are arranged in cross-oriented layers, similar to plywood. |
| HWT | Hot water tank |
| DNMS | Dry non-metallic sheathed electrical supply cable. |
| Slab-on grade | A concrete slab, poured into a mold, serving as a foundation for a structure. |