Royalty-Free Use

This Standard is protected by copyright, but InterNACHI-CCPIA grants a non-exclusive, royalty-free license for its use to:

• Members of InterNACHI-CCPIA and their clients.
• Public authorities, government agencies, and government employees worldwide.

You may:

• Make copies, post, transmit, or incorporate this Standard into reporting software free of charge without pre-approval.
• Use the Standard, provided each use is clearly attributed to InterNACHI-CCPIA. Acceptable attributions include:
  • “Performed in accordance with InterNACHI-CCPIA Commercial SOP.”
  • “Based on the InterNACHI-CCPIA ComSOP.”
  • “See www.internachi.org/comsop or www.ccpia.org.”

Important:
InterNACHI-CCPIA may update this Standard at any time. Always check the latest version at www.nachi.org/comsop or www.ccpia.org.

Conflicts With Other Standards, Codes, Laws, or Instructions

• Potential Conflicts: Other standards, codes, laws, or manufacturer instructions may differ from or conflict with this Standard.
• Inspector Responsibility:
  • Inspectors are not required to know or discover all conflicting provisions.
  • However, if aware of conflicts, the inspector must:
    • Author the report based on the requirements that provide the greatest protection of life and property in their judgment.

Note: This Standard does not override local codes, laws, or ordinances.

Substantial Compliance

Inspectors must substantially abide by this Standard unless otherwise agreed in writing with the client.

Disclaimer of Liability

• Development Process:
  InterNACHI-CCPIA oversees the development of this Standard but does not independently test, evaluate, or verify its accuracy or soundness.

• Liability Disclaimer:
  InterNACHI-CCPIA is not responsible for:

  • Any personal injury, property damage, or other damages resulting from the publication, use, or reliance on this Standard.
  • The accuracy or completeness of the Standard.

• User Responsibility:
  Anyone using this Standard should rely on their independent judgment or consult a qualified professional when determining reasonable care in any situation.