Able Infrared Inspections, hereinafter referred to as the Thermographer, agrees to perform a thermal imaging scan of the property located at:
____________________________________________On__________. The thermal imaging will be performed for__________________________________________, hereinafter referred to as the Client, for the sum of $______________, payable at the start of the thermal scan. Client is urged to be present at the scanning. At the conclusion of the thermal imaging, if the client finds it lacking in information, the fee will be refunded immediately. If a written report is requested, said report shall be completed in most cases, within 48 hours from the conclusion of the thermal scan.

Thermal imaging produces images of invisible heat energy from objects and systems in the home. This can usually, but not always identify and document, heat/cooling loss and air infiltration in walls, ceilings, floors, windows & doors, moisture intrusion, malfunctioning radiant heat, missing/damaged/wet insulation, electrical faults, plumbing leaks, and duct faults at the time of the inspection. These can all be recorded in vivid color images using thermography. Anomalies found in temperature/thermal differentiations while performing the thermal image scan will be shown to the client at the time they are identified and will be shown in a written report if said report was requested by the client at the time of making the appointment for the scan. Thermal images can only be taken of areas that are readily accessible to the thermographer without endangering the thermographer or causing harm to the building or its components. (Note: furniture, artwork, wall coverings, curtains, storage items are not moved by the thermographer.)

The Client has chosen the following type of thermal scan and reporting by initialing the requested type of inspection:

______Residential Basic (without blower door) including written email report	______Residential Advanced (with blower door) including written email report
______Image Scan Only (without blower door)	_______Image Scan Only (with blower door)

It is at the sole discretion of the client whether or not to take pro-active measures to correct any areas of concern. Suggestions for remedies offered by the thermographer, either verbally or in the written report are suggestions only and the client agrees to engage the services of those in a given specialty field to appraise and offer professional opinions on remedies for the areas in question.

THE INFRARED SCANNING IS NOT INTENDED OR TO BE CONSIDERED AS A GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, NOR ANY FORM OF INSURANCE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE ADEQUACY, CONDITION, FUTURE USE, OR HABITABILITY OF THE PROPERTY AND ITS COMPONENTS.

IT IS FURTHER UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THE THERMOGRAPHER, ABLE INFRARED INSPECTIONS, ITS OFFICERS AND/OR EMPLOYEES, ASSUME NO LIABILITY AND SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ALLEGEDLY ARISING FROM ANY ASPECT OF THE INFRARED SCAN AND REPORT BEYOND THE COST OF SAID INFRARED SCAN AND REPORT.

Client has read, and understands the definitions and explanations as stated on the DEFINITIONS & EXPLANATIONS page attached; and by his/her signature, agrees to all the terms and conditions herein. Further, the client’s signature is binding on his/her spouse or other co-owner of the property being thermally scanned.

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Client Please Print Name(s) ____________________________________________________________
Client Signature(s)
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For Able Infrared Inspections_________________________________________
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1. Non-invasive exam: means a visual exam of the interior of the building using an infrared camera which does not involve any marring or destruction of any surfaces within the building. An infrared camera measures heat variables and can “see” what the naked eye cannot see – behind walls, ceilings, some floor coverings, roofs, etc. The camera produces colorful images showing temperature differences without harming any object or surface. These temperature (radiant) differences can indicate small cracks and crevices that cause drafts, insulation that has settled or is missing, moisture intrusion from the exterior or plumbing leaks, potential electrical problems, etc.

2. Safely & Readily Accessible: means areas that are easily and safely available for thermographer and camera during the thermal scanning process without the potential for harm to the building, its components, contents, or to the thermographer. While the thermographer will make every reasonable attempt to scan all areas, the determination of whether an area is safe and readily accessible is at the discretion of the thermographer.

Client has the right to move their personal property at their own discretion (in their own home), if doing so will result in a more thorough scan. These items might include draperies around window casings, storage covering walls & floors of a closet, a sofa covering most of an exterior wall, etc. However, due to bonding and insurance restrictions, the thermographer is not allowed to move personal property and cannot be held liable if client moves something which then causes damage to the object being moved or to the surrounding area. In homes that are being scanned for a client who is a potential buyer of the property, no items can be moved by the client or by the thermographer.

Areas considered Inaccessible:

• Access to attic or basement crawl spaces which are too small for the thermographer to pass through safely.
• Basement crawl spaces that are less than 24” in height.
• Attic areas without flooring to walk on safely or basement crawlspaces which are wet or muddy.
• The interior of electrical panel boxes whose cover plates are painted shut or rusted to the point of breakage.
• Areas concealed behind appliances and large pieces of furniture.
• Areas above a "dropped ceiling" if there are no tiles that can safely be removed and replaced without damage.

3. What Thermography cannot do:

• While the camera can detect areas of moisture, it cannot detect if mold (or the type of mold) is present.
• Window, wall and floor coverings may prevent accurate assessment of these areas by the camera.
• It cannot detect toxic substances, materials or environmental hazards such as radon, lead, asbestos, airborne particulates, etc. It cannot detect the presence of mildew, fungus, animal or insect infestation.

I hereby acknowledge reading these definitions, understand that they are part of the Infrared Imaging Agreement, and accept them as written

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