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C Module 5 Home Flas
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Professional inspector & Real estate insp | a person who represents to the public that the person is trained and qualified to perform a real estate inspection and who accepts employment to perform a real estate inspection for a buyer or seller of real property |
| Salesperson | means a person who is sponsored by a licensed broker for the purpose of performing an act described by Subdivision (1) |
| Does Chapter 1102 outline license requirements for professional inspectors? | yes |
| The minimum frequency of exams offered by the commission | evert two months |
| By what date will the commission notify results to an examinee after thecommission receives the results from a national testing service? | 14th day |
| How much must a person pay to renew a license that has been expired for less than 90 days? | 1.5 times the fee |
| How much must a person pay to renew a license that has been expired for more than 90 days but less than 6 months? | 2 times the fee |
| May a license be renewed if it has been expired for 6 months or more? | no |
| If a license has lapsed for more than 6 months, what must the licensee do? | Submit to requirements for obtaining an original license and/or re-examination |
| The required amount of continuing education per year of the license period preceding the renewal | 16 hours |
| Who collects and charges fees necessary to cover the cost of applications for licensing and examinations? | the commission |
| Can the fee for an inspection be contingent on reporting a specific, predetermined condition of the improvements to real property? | no |
| The dollar amount to not be exceeded in payment by a person who passes a license examination | $200 |
| The amount in which additional payments from inspectors are required to bring the balance back to $450,000 | $300,000 |
| Can the Real Estate Inspector Recovery Fund be invested as long as it doesn't impact the ability to make payment for claims? | yes |
| Who orders the commission to make payment fro the fund? | The court, once a judgment is ruled upon |
| Maximum amount paid from the fund for a single claim inclusive of court costs and attorney fees, regardless of the number of claimants | $12,500 |
| Maximum amount paid from the fund for a single inspector's judgments | $30,000 |
| Years of experience as a professional inspector to be appointment to the committee | 5 years minimum |
| who represent the public in the committee | 3 members |
| Inspector members of the committee serve what year term? | 6 year terms |
| Public members of the committee serve what length of term? | 2 year terms |
| Age you must be to submit an application for licensure | 18 years of age |
| Amount of time required for each module that covers Property and Building Inspection - Module 1 and Module 2 | 40 hours |
| Inspector members of the Committee serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of two inspector members expiring on this date as well as two public members | December 31 of each odd-numbered year |
| Public members of the Committee serve staggered two year terms, with the term of one public member expiring on this date | December 31 of each even-numbered year |
| A member whose term has expired holds office until what happens? | the member's successor is appointed |
| At a regular meeting in January of each year, the Committee shall elect from its members what? | a presiding officer, assistant presiding officer, and secretary |
| What will happen to an application if the applicant fails to satisfy the requirements of subsection (b)(1) of this section within one year from the date the application is filed? | terminated and subject to no further evaluation or processing |
| What exam is used for the national portion of the exam? | National Home Inspector Examination |
| Exam results are good for how long? | 1 year |
| What must an applicant show before they take the state portion of the exam? | Completion of:(A) Texas Law Module; (B) Texas Standards of Practice Module; and (C) Texas Practicum |
| Before the applicant is eligible to take the national portion of the examination the applicant must submit evidence of completion of of what to the Commission? | (A) Property and Building Inspection Module I; (B) Property and Building Inspection Module II; (C) Business Operations and Professional Responsibilities Module; and (D) Analysis of Findings and Reporting Module |
| What is the fee for filing an original or reinstatement application for a license as an apprentice inspector? | $60 |
| What is the fee for filing an original or reinstatement application for a license as a real estate inspector, which includes a fee for transcript evaluation? | $100 |
| What the the fee for filing an original or reinstatement application for a license as a professional inspector, which includes a fee for transcript evaluation? | $120 |
| What is the fee to request an inactive professional inspector license be returned to active status? | $50 |
| What is the fee for the filing of a fitness determination? | $50 |
| What is the fee for filing an application for accreditation of a qualifying inspector education program for a period of four years by a school or institution? | $400 |
| What is the fee for filing an application for accreditation as a continuing inspector education provider for a period of two years by a school or institution? | $400 |
| What topic covers floor structure, roof structure, flashing, doors, ceilings, etc? | Framing |
| What topic covers flashing, weather barriers, vapor barriers, insulation, etc? | Building enclosure |
| What topic covers skylights, flashing, attic acces, slopes, etc? | roof systems |
| How many full in-person inspections are required by the Texas Practicum? | 5 |
| What is the maximum hour credit that an inspector can receive for completing a ride along inspection course for continuing education in a two year period? | 8 |
| An inspector is not eligible to receive more than what in continuing education credit for any one single subject? | 16 hours |
| The standards of practice are not intended to do what? | determine the cause or effect of deficiencies noted by the inspector |
| You must report to TREC changes to a company name within what time frame | within 30 days |
| You must report to TREC changes to contact information within what time frame | within 30 days |
| You must report to TREC new felony conviction or misdemeanor involving fraud within what time frame | within 30 days |
| What requires the sponsoring inspector to be present on-site when an apprentice conducts an inspection | direct supervision |
| Minimum size to post the "Texas Real Estate Commission Consumer Protection Notice" on the business website | 10 point font |
| Minimum size to post the "TREC Protection Notice" on the business website | 12 point font |
| The document to be delivered to consumers regarding the ability to file a complaint with TREC and the availability of the Inspector Recovery Fund | TREC Consumer Protection Notice |
| What else is to be included in advertising aside from a license holder's name or assumed business name? | License number |
| Do the SOPs address sewer line scope inspections? | No, but the inspector must be competent to offer the service outside of the SOPs |
| Any hydrostatic testing must be separately authorized by…. | The seller in writing |
| Identifying bonding wires for gas piping systems is…. | a TREC requirement in reporting |
| Lastly, the amendment,535.218, expanded the ability for an inspector to receive up to how many hours of CE credit per license period by attending any Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee meeting? | 4 |
| An inspector's website must display the license number of each inspector whose name appears on the website. License number(s) must at least be on what? | A single prominent page like an "about us" page |
| What must inspector's have beyond that of a person involved in ordinary commerce? | Integrity |
| The definition of client dictates that the duties owed to the client by the inspector are based on the person(s) who have an what in the property and is part of the real estate transaction? | interest |
| Is the inspector expected to always attempt to increase his or her knowledge regarding new developments in the inspection industry? | yes |
| What action is in the best interest of both the inspector and inspector's clients? | Maintaining independence |
| What should the inspector consider reviewing prior to the inspection? | Available property information |
| What should be acknowledged by the property owner to the inspector and the buyer? | Surveillance equipment |
| What may an inspector share with others at the inspection, by warning applicable parties of any potential hazards? | risk assessment |
| Who is allowed to attend an inspection? | Only those with mutually agreed upon access |
| If any visitors or contractors attempt to access the property while the inspection is taking place, the inspector should obtain what? | their name, photograph, their vehicle and tag |
| What type of inspection no longer requires a licensed plumber to perform? | SEWER SCOPE |
| What type of testing must be separately authorized by the seller in writing which addresses sewer pipe leaks? | hydrostatic testing |
| If it is necessary to remove a toilet to conduct hydrostatic testing, who must perform the test? | A LICENSED PLUMBER |
| Who must evaluate CSST gas systems? | a licensed plumber qualified in CSST |
| What does CSST stand for? | Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing |
| What is helpful prior to departing the property? | departure procedure checklist |
| When should the inspector disclose to the client that they will not be inspecting smart home devices? | PRIOR TO THE INSP |
| If the inspector is only able to test a sprinkler system in manual mode, what must the inspector do? | note the limitation in the inspection report |
| What is necessary for the inspector to have to inspect smart home devices? | passwords and codes for access |
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