Which term describes an obligation an inspector assumes by providing expert advice that may make the inspector liable if someone relies on it and moves from safety to danger?

• A. Indemnify
• B. Liability
• C. Special Duty
• D. Malfeasance

Answer: (C)

Providing expert advice can create a heightened obligation for an inspector. When guidance is given for a specific situation and others reasonably rely on it, the inspector must exercise due care to avoid causing harm. If that reliance moves someone from safety to danger, the inspector’s obligation becomes a special duty, which can support liability for negligent advice. Indemnifying is about compensating losses, not the duty of care. Liability is the general concept of responsibility, but the situation described aligns with a special duty. Malfeasance is intentional wrongdoing by a public official, not the protective standard here.