What is the requirement for inspectors conducting inspections for an Amerispec Inspection Services franchise?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
All inspections conducted by the Franchised Business shall be conducted by a qualified inspector meeting the standards prescribed by the Company or as required by local, state or
federal law. It is acknowledged this provision shall require that each such inspector shall be certified, and maintain certification, under any certification program that may be established or endorsed by the Company, or otherwise meet such standards as the Company, in its sole discretion, shall prescribe. In the absence of any certification program established or endorsed by the Company, each inspector shall be required to either successfully complete the inspector training program provided by the Company, or otherwise meet the standards prescribed by the Company.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Amerispec Inspection Services FDD, all inspections must be conducted by a qualified inspector who meets the standards prescribed by Amerispec Inspection Services or as required by local, state, or federal law. This includes certification under any program established or endorsed by Amerispec Inspection Services, or meeting standards prescribed at their discretion. If there is no certification program, inspectors must complete the training program provided by Amerispec Inspection Services or meet other standards set by the company.
Amerispec Inspection Services also requires that each individual franchisee ensures they are properly trained to perform any service offered under the Names and Marks and that the performance of any such service is approved by the Company in writing. All individuals who conduct home inspection services on behalf of the Franchisee must complete the technical part of the initial training and complete and pass the final exam designated by the Company for certification, unless the Company waives this requirement in writing, not later than 60 days after being retained or employed by the Franchisee.
This means that as a franchisee, you must ensure that all inspectors you employ are either certified through a program endorsed by Amerispec Inspection Services, meet the company's standards, or complete the company's training program. Furthermore, the franchisee must ensure they are properly trained to perform any service offered and that the performance of any service is approved by Amerispec Inspection Services in writing. This ensures that all inspections are performed to a consistent standard, maintaining the quality and reputation of the Amerispec Inspection Services brand. Franchisees should stay informed about any changes to these requirements, as Amerispec Inspection Services reserves the right to modify these standards.