Canadian Home Inspector (RHI) Exam case studies
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The CAHPI National Exam is the examination step in the Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors' national certification pathway. CAHPI describes itself as a national non-profit organization and "Canada's voice of the home inspection industry." Passing the National exam is one of the membership qualifications, alongside completion of mentoring with peer evaluation and continuing education. The Canadian Home Inspector (RHI) Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 3,084 words.
1Unpermitted Basement Finish and the Limits of a Visual Inspection
You are inspecting a 1962 brick bungalow for a first-time buyer. The listing says the basement was “professionally finished” two years ago.
733 words, about 4 min2Referral Pressure on a Foundation Finding
A real estate agent who has referred 11 inspections to you in the past year calls before you write the report on a 1920s semi-detached home. You found a horizontal foundation crack 4 mm wide with efflorescence and a 20 mm inward offset on the north wall, plus a bathroom renovation with no subfloor repair around the toilet flange.
638 words, about 3 min3Aluminum Branch Wiring and an Insurer’s Ultimatum
You are inspecting a 1976 two-storey detached home. In the panel you see aluminum branch-circuit conductors on 15- and 20-amp circuits, a mix of original receptacles and some replaced with CO/ALR devices.
581 words, about 3 min4Stucco Moisture Claim Fourteen Months Later
Fourteen months ago you inspected a 2008 stucco-clad house. The buyer says your report “gave them confidence” and threatens to sue.
583 words, about 3 min5Pre-Listing Report Requested by the Buyer
A real estate agent hires you to perform a pre-listing inspection on a 1998 townhouse. The seller pays your fee and signs your agreement, which states the report is for the seller’s sole use and may not be relied upon by any third party.
549 words, about 3 min