Statement
of Purpose
The National Association of Infrared Surveyors (NAIS) is committed to advancing professionalism and trust in the
thermal infrared survey industry. This Code of Ethics sets forth principles and rules of conduct that provide a
minimum ethics requirement applicable to all NAIS members. It may be augmented by additional ethics code requirements
by other authorities under whose jurisdiction services are being provided.
Principle
1: Professional Conduct
- The thermographer shall
always act in good faith towards the client.
- The thermographer shall
comply with all building security and safety rules.
- Unless qualified, the
thermographer shall not perform tasks normally performed by a licensed tradesperson.
- The thermographer shall
not render a professional opinion unless it is based on fact, education, or experience.
- The thermographer shall
not disclose the results of an infrared survey to others without client consent, unless compelled by law or an
immediate threat to occupant safety.
- The thermographer shall
maintain truth in advertising, marketing, and promotion of services or qualifications.
- The thermographer shall
commit to ongoing professional development and education to help further the infrared survey industry.
Principle
2: Performing Services
- The thermographer shall
perform an infrared survey that is substantially in compliance with the NAIS Standards of Practice.
- The thermographer shall
use thermal imaging equipment with sufficient capabilities to meet the survey requirements.
- The thermographer shall
perform infrared surveys only when environmental and physical conditions are suitable for gathering accurate data.
- The thermographer shall
have sufficient knowledge of the components or systems surveyed to recognize anomalies in observed thermal images.
- A written pre-survey
agreement with the client shall disclose the scope of the inspection, limitations, and fees.
- The written report submitted
shall clearly illustrate and document anomalies observed.
- The thermographer shall
not exclude components that fall within the Standards of Practice without written agreement with the client.
Principle
3: Conflicts of Interest
- The thermographer shall
not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one interested party for the same service without
the consent of all interested parties.
- The thermographer shall
inform clients of the right to obtain competitive bids for any work recommended.
- The thermographer shall
not allow any interest in any business to affect the quality of the results of the infrared survey.
- The thermographer shall
provide additional services to the client only after securing the written consent of the client in a separate document
that includes a written statement of the services intended and how such services may conflict with the infrared
survey.
