I ran across something today I've never seen before. I have a question about a split florida heat pump system. The outside unit was located in a garage. A cabinet with counter top was built around the system blocking access. This just doesn't seem right. Any suggestions on how this should be documented? Is this a repair or safety concern?

Older than some of the inspectors on this board. I do my load test on the electrical panel before I check any furnace. This furnace being electric I fired it off to put amps on the panel and from the amp reading on the main breaker I knew the furnace was not operating all elements

Sure enough when I open the panel on the furnace front like all good inspectors should low and behold I needed not my amp meter to check the elements I could see two elements with burnt off wires
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Anyone seen these installed on a sump pump discharge? There is a radon mitigation system installed and the sump pit has been sealed. This is located above the check valve. It appears that the plastic lock can be removed, which I did not remove. I am unable to determine what it is, although i am thinking it is some type of valve. No markings except the tag.
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Florida DBPR approves InterNACHI's free online "Advanced HVAC Training for Inspectors" video course for 15 CE.

Florida DBPR approves InterNACHI's free online "Inspecting Means of Egress" video course for 4 CE.

Florida DBPR approves InterNACHI's free online "10 Steps to Performing a Roof Inspection" video course for 2 CE.

Florida DBPR approves InterNACHI's free online "Ladder Safety Training" video course for 1 CE.

I'm looking for other inspectors experience with having to mark "cloth wiring" on the citizens four point form. It is currently lumped together with knob and tube. A previous client told me that citizens will not write a policy on an older home with cloth covered wiring - but another underwriter would. I spoke with an insurance agent today who was unsure and explained that the box is seldom marked when she reviews reports. I can only infer that inspectors are either looking past it, or don't even see the "cloth wiring" part since it's lumped with knob and tube. Bottom line I'd like to tell the client exactly what they're going to deal with when they solicit insurance. Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

From lower 40's to mid fifties the Quebec InterNACHI membership is growing continuously.

Good day.
My name is Robert Young. President of MIPGC.
Please allow yourself to continue the education provided by reaching out to other INACHI members thus allowing you to advance faster and opening new doors. Join a chapter and be involved in the politics of InterNACHI as a cooperative.
MIPGC is about education, mentorship, peer, and the tools that may allow you to succeed.

New and older members, if there is anything I can do for you please do not hesitate to email or call me.
Wishing you all the best.
Robert

If I inspected, well lets say primarily in Quebec. But did home inspections in Ontario or even in Vermont, would my insurance company allow me?
just curious.;)
You know me.:)

Je suis membre Nachi et je fais de l’inspection pré-achat mais je débute aussi comme Air Consultant en moisissure IAC2.

Est-ce que quelqu'un aurait une traduction française de la norme de pratique pour les inspections concernant les moisissures IAC2 et aussi d’une convention de service pour ce type d'inspection en français.

Je viens de finir les cours et de recevoir les équipements et j’ai déjà un premier contrat, mais je n’ai aucun document en français. Mon client ne comprend rien de l’anglais !!!

Merci de votre aide

Jean-Francois Blouin
Chandler, Qc

After running a furnace for about 10 minutes to heat up the plenums, what do you find is an acceptable temp difference at the registers from different rooms? Room 1, 110 degrees, room 2 (right next to it), 95 degrees? How about from floor to floor. Just trying to find a basic rule of thumb. Thx

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Texas real estate has gone nuts. People are bidding over list on a home and sellers are reducing the option period from 10 to 3 days. As a result I have experienced a rash of jobs being scheduled and cancelled at the last minute. There are all kinds of crazy reasons but most are:
- they found a cheaper inspector
- the contract did not work out although they told me they had a contract
- buyers remorse
- the seller being a jerk and trying to get them to cancel so they can accept a higher offer.

I am thinking of not scheduling any work more than 5 days out without a non-refundable retainer (about $200; more on big homes).

I am also thinking of a $100 retainer on all other homes that cancel less than 48 hours.

I am requiring a retainer versus a cancellation fee as I foresee no one paying a cancellation fee.

I am willing to extend the same back to the client. If I get sick, fall off a roof or have car trouble and have to cancel I will give them the same money assurance.

Of course I am willing to be reasonable. If someone became very ill etc. I would not apply the charge.

Is anyone doing this? Trying to judge resistance.

2 minute video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F1nPSNnaBo

Does anyone recommend the CellSensor for EMF Testing in the home to see if transmission lines nearby are radiating the home? If so, what do you recommend we do for the testing, should we unplug all electronics in the home and test? Also what is a high amount of EMF's? 2.5 and higher?

We are looking for an EMF Home Inspector in Overland Park KS, please e-mail me if you are able to perform this test Wertzjl@hotmail.com. Thanks,

Check out the Ontarioachi.ca Message Board now and you will see 2 new things added.
Thanks again goes to Len for his work along with the consent of the Board.

Is there anyone who performs EMF Home inspection testing the Overland Park KS Area? We are in need of someone to come test a potential house we are purchasing. Please e-mail me at wertzjl@hotmail.com as soon as possible. Thanks,

jennifer

Flatwork pinned to foundation..... Good building practice or code?