Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures
STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
Standards of Conduct
Section 645D.460 - Professional conduct

1. Perform his duties with the highest standard of integrity, professionalism and fidelity to the public and the client, with fairness and impartiality to all.

2. Avoid association with any person or enterprise of questionable character or any endeavor that creates an apparent conflict of interest.

3. Conduct his business in a manner that will assure his client of the inspector's independence from outside influence and interest which would compromise his ability to render a fair and impartial inspection.

4. Not disclose any information concerning the results of an inspection without the approval of the client or his representative for whom the inspection was performed.

5. Not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one interested party for the same service on the same property without the consent of all interested parties.

6. Not, whether directly or indirectly, accept a benefit from, or offer a benefit to, a person who is dealing with the client in connection with work for which the inspector is responsible. As used in this subsection, "benefit" includes, without limitation, a commission, fee, allowance, or promise or expectation of a referral for other work.

7. Not express the estimated market value of an inspected property while conducting an inspection.

8. Not use the term or designation "state certified inspector" unless he is certified.

9. Before the execution of a contract to perform an inspection, disclose to the client any interest of the inspector in a business that may affect an interest of the client.

10. Not allow his interest in any business to affect the quality or results of an inspection.