You are inspecting a home in a community with recently implemented ordinances pertaining to noise control. Your client wants to know if the walls are soundproof enough to allow for social gatherings while still meeting ordinance requirements. How should you respond?
A)Remind your client the inspection does not include determining compliance with ordinances.
B)Recommend your client hire a structural engineer to test the walls' soundproofing.
C)Suggest your client hire a soundproofing expert to renovate the walls in order to be compliant.
D)Tell your client about a friend of yours who specializes in soundproofing homes.

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You are inspecting a home in a community with recently implemented ordinances pertaining to noise control. Your client wants to know if the walls are soundproof enough to allow for social gatherings while still meeting ordinance requirements. You respond by reminding your client the inspection does not include determining compliance with ordinances. Home inspectors are not required to determine if city building codes, local or state ordinances, or other regulations are being met or violated. You can only provide details about the condition of the home.

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