While the AAAHI Standards exceed the below Standards of Practice, some states dictate which standards must be used.
Below is information regarding which states require a specific SOP as the minimum standards.
Click on the state to view the SOP and/or COE.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
A certified home inspector is not required to inspect a pool and/or spa as part of a home inspection.
If a certified home inspector conducts a pool and/or spa inspection, it shall be conducted in accordancewith the -
“Standards of Professional Practice for the Inspection of Swimming Pools & Spas for Arizona Home Inspectors,” (“Standards”)
Arkansas
The Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board has adopted the minimum SOP and COE.
Click Here for the SOP, Click here for the COE.
Connecticut
Delaware
Illinois
Indiana
The minimum SOP can be found in the Indiana Home Inspector Licensure Board's Laws and Regulations (Chapter 11).
Kentucky
The Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors adopted the ASHI and InterNachi SOP.
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Mississippi
New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Board of Home Inspectors has adopted the minimum SOP and COE.
Click here to view SOP. Click here to view COE.
New Jersey
The minimum SOP for home inspectors can be found in the New Jersey Administrative Code.