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  "headline": "What We Look For (And What We Don’t): What a Home Inspection Is Not",
  "description": "Home inspections are not code checks, future predictions, or deep trade evaluations. Learn what a home inspection does—and doesn't—include so you can set clear expectations.",
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    "name": "Inspections Over Coffee",
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  "url": "https://homeinspectionsovercoffee.com/what-we-look-for-and-what-we-dont-what-a-home-inspection-is-not/",
  "datePublished": "2025-06-30",
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        "name": "Do inspectors check for code compliance?",
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          "text": "No. Home inspections are not code compliance audits. Codes change constantly and vary by jurisdiction. Inspectors evaluate safety and function, not code adherence."
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