N.Y. Real Property Law 444-C – Code of ethics and standards of practice
§ 444-c. Code of ethics and standards of practice. 1. The secretary shall promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this article including but not limited to:
Terms Used In N.Y. Real Property Law 444-C
- Client: means any person who engages or seeks to engage the services of a home inspector for the purpose of obtaining inspection of and written report about the condition of a residential building. See N.Y. Real Property Law 444-B
- Home inspection: means the process by which a home inspector observes and provides a written report of the systems and components of a residential building including but not limited to heating system, cooling system, plumbing system, electrical system, structural components, foundation, roof, masonry structure, exterior and interior components or any other related residential building component as recommended or required by the department through regulation to provide a client with objective information about the condition of the residential building. See N.Y. Real Property Law 444-B
- Secretary: means the secretary of the department of state. See N.Y. Real Property Law 444-B
(a) standards for training including approval of the course of study and examination required for licensure of home inspectors;
(b) requirements and standards for continuing education of home inspectors;
(c) a code of ethics and standards of practice for licensed home inspectors consistent with the provisions of this article and sound ethical practices which code and standards shall be subject to public notice and comment prior to adoption of the regulations. The standards of practice shall not require a reporting format or limit information which licensees are authorized to provide a client pursuant to this article; and
(d) development of information and educational materials about home inspection for distribution to clients.
2. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to supersede any established authority, duty and power established by local law, state law or regulation or otherwise granted to any agency, body or entity.