NRVIA Code of Ethics

NRVIA Code of Ethics: (last updated 3/14/23)
Our code of Ethics promotes the Certified RV Inspectors
responsibility to report inspection in a fair, professional and
impartial manner while avoiding conflicts of interest that would
impact the credibility of the inspection and professional standing
of the NRVIA.
The following Code of Ethics shall govern the standards by
which each client and RV inspection shall be treated.
CODE OF ETHICS #1
RV Inspectors shall be objective in their reporting and not
knowingly understate or overstate the details and the impact of
the findings of any RV inspection.
CODE OF ETHICS #2
RV Inspectors shall perform their inspections and state the
results (written or verbal) based upon genuine conviction and
only within their education, skills, training and experience.
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CODE OF ETHICS #3
RV Inspectors shall not disclose any inspection findings, test
results or client information without the clients approval.
Inspectors may disclose observed hazards that will impact the
occupant’s safety and well-being.
CODE OF ETHICS #4
RV Inspectors will not inspect for compensation any
Recreational Vehicles in which the Inspector has or expects to
have a financial interest in the outcome of the inspection.
CODE OF ETHICS #5
RV Inspectors will not inspect any Recreational Vehicles under
any type of compensation, contingent fee or future referrals that
is dependent upon the reported findings or on the sale of the
unit.
CODE OF ETHICS #6
RV Inspectors will not directly or indirectly compensate any
party having a financial interest in the sale, lease or rental of a
Recreational Vehicle.
CODE OF ETHICS #7
RV Inspectors will not receive compensation for a RV
Inspection from more than one party unless all parties agree to
such arrangement.
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CODE OF ETHICS #8
RV Inspectors will not accept any type of direct or indirect
compensation for recommending service providers, products or
other features to parties having an interest in the RV being
inspected.
CODE OF ETHICS #9
RV Inspectors shall not repair, service or upgrade for
compensation any RV systems or components covered by the
NRVIA Standards of Practice for a minimum of 1 year from the
RV Inspection date.
CODE OF ETHICS #10
RV Inspectors will avoid activities that may harm the public,
discredit themselves or reduce public confidence in the RV
Inspection profession.
CODE OF ETHICS #11
RV Inspectors will not market, advertise or promote their RV
Inspection services or qualifications in a deceptive, false and
misleading way.
CODE OF ETHICS #12
RV Inspectors will make every effort to maintain and improve
the professional practice and integrity of the NRVIA
membership. Any willful violations of the NRVIA Code of
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Ethics and Standards of Performance shall be reported to
National RV Inspectors Association for review and possible
disciplinary actions.
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