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  "headline": "The Inspection Starts Before I Even Arrive",
  "description": "Learn how a professional home inspector prepares for your home inspection—before even stepping onto the property. Understand what we look for, what we don't, and why context matters.",
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    "name": "Inspections Over Coffee"
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  "url": "https://homeinspectionsovercoffee.com/what-we-look-for-and-what-we-dont-the-inspection-starts-before-i-even-arrive/",
  "datePublished": "2025-06-30",
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        "@type": "Question",
        "name": "Do you inspect everything you can see, even if it’s not related?",
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          "text": "Nope. Our inspections follow a system-by-system approach. Just because I can see something doesn’t mean I’m inspecting it in that moment. For example, while checking your water heater, I’m not evaluating the drywall seams or stairwell finish nearby. I’ll get to them in the right section of the inspection."
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        "name": "Why don’t you test fireplaces, gas appliances, or shutoff valves?",
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          "text": "The InterNACHI SOP prohibits inspectors from operating systems that are shut down or could create risk. For example, turning on a gas fireplace that hasn’t been used in years could trigger a safety hazard."
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        "name": "Are you responsible for identifying building code violations?",
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          "text": "No. I’m not a code enforcement officer. Homes are evaluated based on the standards of practice and what’s visible at the time of the inspection. A house built in 1970 doesn’t need to meet 2025 code unless it’s being renovated."
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          "text": "The SOP makes it clear that we aren’t required to determine installation methods, manufacturer compliance, or standards used by other professionals. Unless something looks unsafe, I assume licensed pros did their job."
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