Arkansas home inspection report template

Set up for Arkansas

• Every written or electronic home inspection report prominently shows the printed name, signature, registration number and registration expiration date, mailing address and phone number of each registered inspector who took a significant part in the inspection17 CAR 200-508 (d) (1) (A) · Ark. Code 17-52-308 (b) (6) (B)
• The registration expiration date is part of the report's identification; certificates of registration expire every December 31 and are renewed for the calendar year, and the inspector keeps the certificate at the inspection site to show anyone who asks17 CAR 200-508 (d) (1) (A), 200-501 (d) (4), (e) · Ark. Code 17-52-317 (c)
• The report gives the inspector's mailing address and phone number17 CAR 200-508 (d) (1) (A)
• The report prominently shows the date of the inspection, the full physical address of the inspected property and the name of the client or intended user17 CAR 200-508 (d) (1) (B) to (D)
• The report lists, at a minimum, each item the Standards of Practice require to be inspected, each shown as inspected or not inspected, with the reason for any item not inspected17 CAR 200-508 (d) (2) (A), (B)

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• Any item in the report that the Standards of Practice do not require is also shown as inspected, not inspected, or not present in the home17 CAR 200-508 (d) (2) (C)
• Home inspections for pay follow the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics the Board sets; the Board adopts the most current American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, except where they conflict with Arkansas law or Board rules. A home inspection of lesser scope may be done if inspector and client agree17 CAR 200-508 (a), (b) · Ark. Code 17-52-319 (b), (c)
• Under the adopted ASHI Standard, the written report states the systems and components inspected that are not functioning properly, significantly deficient, unsafe, or near the end of their service lives, with reasoning or explanation for any deficiency that is not self-evidentASHI Standard of Practice 2.2 B 1, 3 (the edition the Board posts, effective March 1, 2014)
• The report gives recommendations to correct, or monitor for future correction, each reported deficiency, or names items needing further evaluation; it also states the systems and components the Standard designates that were present but not inspected, and whyASHI Standard of Practice 2.2 B 2, 4
• The adopted Standard has the inspector describe, among other things, the methods used to inspect crawl spaces, attics and the roofing, the location of the main water and fuel shut-off valves, the service amperage, the main disconnect and subpanel locations, the predominant branch circuit wiring method, and the presence or absence of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarmsASHI Standard of Practice 3.1 B, 5.1 B, 6.1 B, 7.1 B
• Inspection results stay confidential without the client's approval unless conditions threatening health, safety or welfare require emergency action; if any dangerous situation exists, the inspector must report those findings to the homeowner17 CAR 200-509 (a) (4) (B) (iii)
• The inspector discloses in writing to the client, before the inspection, any limitations or exclusions of the systems or components being inspected, and promptly discloses in writing any interest in a business or the property that may affect the client17 CAR 200-509 (a) (4) (B) (vi), (viii)
• Advising a client whether to go ahead with a real estate transaction, or giving an opinion of the property's value, is unprofessional conduct, as is accepting pay from more than one interested party without everyone's consent17 CAR 200-509 (a) (4) (B) (iv), (xii)
• The inspector keeps an exact copy of every home inspection report given to clients for at least five years after the inspection, and the Board may require reports to be submitted, overriding any confidentiality agreement17 CAR 200-508 (d) (3) · Ark. Code 17-52-307 (a), (b)
• It is an unfair practice for the inspector or the inspector's company to perform or offer, for an additional fee, repairs on a property it reported on in the past twelve months, to inspect property it has an interest in, to pay for referrals, or to take a fee contingent on the report's conclusions or the close of escrowArk. Code 17-52-321 (a)
• Home inspectors who are not registered architects or engineers may not perform analysis of the systems, components or structural integrity of a dwelling that would be the practice of civil, electrical or mechanical engineeringArk. Code 17-52-319 (e)
• A suit for damages from a home inspector's act or omission relating to a report must be started within one year from the date the report is completed, and the report may be used only as the inspector and client agreed in writingArk. Code 17-52-320, 17-52-321 (b)

What is in it

• RoofRoof covering, Flashing, Skylights, chimneys and penetrations, Gutters, downspouts and roof drainage
• ExteriorWall cladding and trim, Exterior doors and windows, Decks, porches, balconies, steps and railings, Walkways, driveways, grading and drainage
• Structure and foundationFoundation, Basement or crawlspace, Floor structure, Wall, ceiling and roof structure
• HeatingHeating equipment, Ducts, vents and distribution, Flue and venting, Thermostat and controls
• CoolingCooling equipment, Condensate drainage, Operation and temperature differential
• PlumbingWater supply and distribution, Drain, waste and vent, Water heater, Fixtures and faucets, Sump pump, Main water and fuel shut-off valves
• ElectricalService entrance and grounding, Main panel and overcurrent protection, Branch wiring, GFCI and AFCI protection, Receptacles, switches and fixtures, Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
• Fireplaces and chimneysFireplace, firebox and hearth, Chimney, flue and cap, Damper
• Attic, insulation and ventilationAttic access, Insulation, Attic ventilation, Bath, kitchen and dryer exhaust
• InteriorWalls, ceilings and floors, Interior doors and windows, Stairs, handrails and guards, Cabinets and countertops
• Built-in appliancesRange, oven and cooktop, Dishwasher, Built-in microwave, Food waste disposer
• GarageGarage door and opener (auto-reverse), Fire separation and entry door, Floor, walls and ceiling

Rules last reviewed October 15, 2026. Read the full Arkansas home inspection report requirements.