For how long is the InterNACHI member prohibited from performing repairs on a property after conducting an inspection?

The correct duration for which an InterNACHI member is prohibited from performing repairs on a property after conducting an inspection is twelve months. This policy is in place to maintain professionalism and integrity within the inspection process. By instituting a twelve-month period before a member can perform repairs on a property they have inspected, it helps to avoid any conflicts of interest that may arise.

This rule ensures that the objectivity of the inspection is preserved; the inspector must provide a thorough and impartial evaluation of the property without any future financial interest in the repairs that may be necessary based on their findings. Such a policy reinforces public trust in the inspection process. It allows homeowners to feel confident that the assessments provided by the inspector have not been influenced by the inspector's potential for profit from repairs, ultimately promoting ethical standards in the industry.