MAJOR STRUCTURAL & ELECTROMECHANICAL AGREEMENT

PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.

COMPANY agrees to conduct an inspection for the purpose of informing the CLIENT of major deficiencies in the condition of the property in accordance with the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) STANDARDS.  The inspection and written report are performed and prepared for the sole, confidential and exclusive use and possession of the CLIENT; the report is nontransferable.

The written report will include the following only:

* general exterior, including roof, siding, windows, chimney, drainage and grading

* structural condition of foundation & frame

* electrical, plumbing, hot water heater, heating and air conditioning

* general interior, including ceilings, walls, floors, windows, insulation and ventilation

Maintenance and other items may be discussed but they are not a part of the inspection.  The report is not a compliance inspection or certification for past or present governmental codes or regulations of any kind and is only based on the inspector’s opinions.

It is understood and agreed that the inspection will be of readily accessible areas of the building and is limited to visual observations of apparent conditions existing at the time of the inspection only.  Latent and concealed defects and deficiencies are excluded from the inspection; equipment, items and systems will not be moved or dismantled.  Detached structures are not included.  The COMPANY will be under no obligation under any circumstances for any further follow-up inspection.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS including asbestos, lead paint/pipes/solder, radon, urea formaldehyde, toxic wastes, polluted water, contaminants and all pollutants and hazardous material are not part of this survey/inspection.

Auxiliary systems such as Alarm, Solar, Private Water, Private Sewer, Security, Sprinkler, Elevator, Intercom, Central Vacuum, Swimming Pools, Space Heaters, Air Conditioners, Appliances, Heat exchangers, Jacuzzis, Spas, Saunas, or any system not considered a part of the major building systems are not a part of the inspection process.  In addition, no inspection for household insects or rodents will be done.

The parties agree that the COMPANY, and its employees and agents, assume no liability or responsibility for the cost of repairing or replacing any unreported defects or deficiencies, either current or arising in the future, or for any property damage, consequential damage or bodily injury of any nature.  THE INSPECTION AND REPORT ARE NOT INTENDED OR TO BE USED AS A GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE ADEQUACY, PERFORMANCE OR OF ANY INSPECTED STRUCTURE, ITEM OR SYSTEM. COMPANY IS NOT AN INSURER OF ANY INSPECTED CONDITIONS.

It is understood and agreed that should COMPANY and/or its agents or employees be found liable for any loss or damages resulting from a failure to perform any of its obligations, including but not limited to negligence, breach of contract or otherwise, then the liability of COMPANY and/or its agents or employees, shall be limited to a sum equal to the amount of the fee paid by the CLIENT for the Inspection and Report.

The parties agree that the faxed copy of the agreement is to be relied upon in lieu of the original.

Acceptance and understanding of this agreement are hereby acknowledged:

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CLIENT

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COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE