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Country Inspection in the rain..
On this lovely rainy morning I am heading out to the middle of nowhere.. I am inspecting a 2400 sqft home between Adamsville Texas and Lometa Texas. For you guys in other states this is one of those inspections where you get those great directions. You know..... Catty corner from the pink mailbox across from the field with the big red bull in it..
Analyize these
Dave A here is some info for you this would have had me scratching my head if the owner had not been present and answered some quetions for me
These images were from the interior looking at the exterior walls A/C
operating Delta T was 14 degrees the wall studs were metal with dry wall that one could see.
Question why can you not see the wall studs with that much delta T??????
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These images were from the interior looking at the exterior walls A/C
operating Delta T was 14 degrees the wall studs were metal with dry wall that one could see.
Question why can you not see the wall studs with that much delta T??????
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Nick, can you comment on this?
Hi Nick,
I found this verbiage and link from NACHI while searching the web recently.
And while I was pleased to find NACHIs image out there I was unhappy with the message it's conveying.
"Home Inspector Warning - nachi.org
www.nachi.org/
Before you hire an inspector in Baltimore, MD, read this warning."
I think it conveys a negative attitude in that I don't like "warning" and "home inspector" to be a good combination in the publics mind. And of course when you click the link there is no "warning" to be found!
Please rethink this approach.
Best,
Tom
I found this verbiage and link from NACHI while searching the web recently.
And while I was pleased to find NACHIs image out there I was unhappy with the message it's conveying.
"Home Inspector Warning - nachi.org
www.nachi.org/
Before you hire an inspector in Baltimore, MD, read this warning."
I think it conveys a negative attitude in that I don't like "warning" and "home inspector" to be a good combination in the publics mind. And of course when you click the link there is no "warning" to be found!
Please rethink this approach.
Best,
Tom
Pay attention - this is to be rewritten
Ladies and gentlemen these are the areas to be gone over and revamped. I just want to post them so you can get your ideas going and can have a little time to get your thoughts together and talk amongst your friends
61-30.402 Continuing Education Requirements for Biennial Renewal.
(1) Prior to the expiration of each biennial licensure period, and as a condition for renewal of the home inspector license, each person licensed pursuant to Chapter 468, Part XV, Florida Statutes, shall complete a minimum of fourteen (14) hours of continuing education which shall include, at a minimum, all of the following subjects as they relate to the practice of home inspection:
(a) A minimum of twelve (12) hours of instruction regarding home inspection services of the components of a home, including the limited visual examination of the following readily accessible installed systems and components of a home for the purposes of providing a written report of the condition of the home:
1. The structure,
2. Electrical system,
3. HVAC system,
4. Roof covering,
5. Plumbing system,
6. Interior components,
7. Exterior components, and
8. Site conditions that affect the structure.
The twelve hours may include department approved continuing education courses approved by the Construction Industry License Board, the Board of Professional Engineering, the Board of Architecture and Interior Design, the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board, or the Electrical Contractors Licensing Board.
(f) A minimum of two (2) hours of instruction regarding hurricane mitigation training, which shall include training on completion of the Uniform Mitigation Verification Form and instruction regarding:
1. Roof deck attachment;
2. Secondary roof water barrier;
3. Roof covering, gable end bracing;
4. Reinforce roof-to-wall connection;
5. Opening protection;
6. Exterior doors; or
7. Other hurricane mitigation methods.
(2) A licensee who is an instructor may obtain continuing education credits in the amount of the credits allowed for that course or seminar for his/her first presentation of such course or seminar presentation.
(3) No licensee may claim credit until after the credit has been earned by that licensee.
(4) Licensees need not comply with continuing education requirements prior to the licensees first full renewal cycle.
Rulemaking Authority, 455.2035, 468.8315, 468.8316, 468.8325 FS. Law Implemented 455.2124, 468.8315, 468.8316 FS. HistoryNew_________.
61-30.812 Standards of Practice, General Limitations and Exclusions.
(1) General limitations for inspections:
(a) Inspections are visual, non-invasive only and are not technically exhaustive.
(b) Inspections are subjective and rely upon the inspectors opinion, judgment, training, and experience.
(2) Home inspectors are not required to perform any action or make any determination unless specifically stated in these Standards of Practice. Inspectors are not required to:
(a) Determine the condition of systems or components which are not readily accessible;
(b) Offer or give warranties or guarantees of any kind;
(c) Operate:
1. Any system or component which is shut down or otherwise inoperable or could cause damage;
2. Any system or component which does not respond to normal operating controls;
3. Shut-off valves of any type;
4. Automatic safety controls, valves or devices of any type;
(d) Enter:
1. Any area which will, in the opinion of the inspector, likely be dangerous to the inspector or other persons or damage the property or its systems or components. This situation shall be noted in the home inspection report;
2. The under-floor crawl space or attics which are not readily accessible. This situation shall be noted in the home inspection report;
(e) Inspect:
1. Systems or components which are not installed or readily accessible;
2. Installed decorative items;
3. Systems or components located in areas that are not entered in accordance with these Standards of Practice;
4. Detached structures other than garages and carports;
5. Common elements or common areas in multi-unit housing, such as condominium properties or cooperative housing;
(f) Perform any procedure or operation which will, in the opinion of the inspector, likely be dangerous to the inspector or other persons or damage the property or its systems or components. This situation shall be noted in the home inspection report;
(g) Describe or report on any system or component that is not included in these Standards and was not inspected;
(h) Move furniture, appliances, lawn and garden equipment, tools, stored items, personal belongings, wall or floor decorations, floor covering, suspended ceilings, clothing, debris, soil, snow, ice or any items or material that blocks view and/or access to areas, components or structures. This situation will be noted in the home inspection report.
(3) Home Inspectors shall not practice beyond the scope of their license as a home inspector. The following actions are beyond the scope of a Home Inspector License:
(a) Identifying concealed conditions or latent defects;
(b) Determining:
1. The strength, adequacy, effectiveness, or efficiency of any system or component;
2. The causes of any condition or deficiency;
3. The methods, materials, or costs of corrections;
4. Future conditions including, but not limited to, failure of systems and components;
5. The suitability of the property for any specialized use;
6. Compliance with regulatory requirements (codes, regulations, laws, ordinances, etc.), manufacturer specifications, installation procedures or instructions;
7. The market value of the property or its marketability;
8. The advisability of the purchase of the property;
9. The presence of potentially hazardous plants or animals including, but not limited to wood destroying organisms or diseases harmful to humans;
10. The presence of any environmental hazards including, but not limited to fungi, molds, toxins, carcinogens, noise, and contaminants in soil, water, and air;
11. The effectiveness of any system installed or methods utilized to control or remove suspected hazardous substances;
12. The operating costs of systems or components;
13. The acoustical properties of any system or component;
14. Conditions that might affect the ability to obtain insurance and/or the price of insurance;
15. The calibration of measuring devices including timers, clocks, thermostats, and gauges;
16. The integrity of thermal glass seals;
17. The presence of manufacturers defects in any product, material, component, equipment, or system, or information related to recall notices;
18. Installation conformance to manufacturers instructions for any product, component, element, device, or system;
(c) Offering to:
1. Perform any act or service contrary to law;
2. Perform engineering/architectural services;
3. Perform work in any trade or any professional service other than home inspection, unless licensed to do so;
(d) Inspecting:
1. Underground items including, but not limited to underground storage tanks or other indications of their presence, whether abandoned or active;
2. Recreational facilities;
(e) Dismantling any system or component, except as explicitly required by these Standards of Practice;
(f) Utilizing special instruments, tools, or measuring devices of any kind to measure moisture, humidity, water or air volume, water or air flow, water potability, air quality, temperature, voltage, amperage, electrical grounding, polarity, and continuity, VOCs, microwaves, electromagnetic fields, and other similar kinds of conditions or activities;
(g) Operating equipment, appliances, or devices on more than one cycle, zone, or phase or operate any device, appliance, system, or equipment which in the opinion of the inspector may fail during the act of inspection; and
(h) Providing any information from any source regarding property ownership, property boundaries, liens, outstanding loans, code violations, reports of hazardous materials, manufacturers recalls, Consumer Protection Agency bulletins, and other similar kinds of public information.
Rulemaking Authority 468.8325 FS. Law Implemented 468.8323, 468.832(1)(j) FS. HistoryNew_________.
NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Richard Morrison, Executive Director, Home Inspector Licensing Unit, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)487-1395
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Ken Lawson, Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 19, 2012
DATE THE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: March 9, 2012
Read them and get ready to rumble....or debate...or act like professionals who really care about our profession...
61-30.402 Continuing Education Requirements for Biennial Renewal.
(1) Prior to the expiration of each biennial licensure period, and as a condition for renewal of the home inspector license, each person licensed pursuant to Chapter 468, Part XV, Florida Statutes, shall complete a minimum of fourteen (14) hours of continuing education which shall include, at a minimum, all of the following subjects as they relate to the practice of home inspection:
(a) A minimum of twelve (12) hours of instruction regarding home inspection services of the components of a home, including the limited visual examination of the following readily accessible installed systems and components of a home for the purposes of providing a written report of the condition of the home:
1. The structure,
2. Electrical system,
3. HVAC system,
4. Roof covering,
5. Plumbing system,
6. Interior components,
7. Exterior components, and
8. Site conditions that affect the structure.
The twelve hours may include department approved continuing education courses approved by the Construction Industry License Board, the Board of Professional Engineering, the Board of Architecture and Interior Design, the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board, or the Electrical Contractors Licensing Board.
(f) A minimum of two (2) hours of instruction regarding hurricane mitigation training, which shall include training on completion of the Uniform Mitigation Verification Form and instruction regarding:
1. Roof deck attachment;
2. Secondary roof water barrier;
3. Roof covering, gable end bracing;
4. Reinforce roof-to-wall connection;
5. Opening protection;
6. Exterior doors; or
7. Other hurricane mitigation methods.
(2) A licensee who is an instructor may obtain continuing education credits in the amount of the credits allowed for that course or seminar for his/her first presentation of such course or seminar presentation.
(3) No licensee may claim credit until after the credit has been earned by that licensee.
(4) Licensees need not comply with continuing education requirements prior to the licensees first full renewal cycle.
Rulemaking Authority, 455.2035, 468.8315, 468.8316, 468.8325 FS. Law Implemented 455.2124, 468.8315, 468.8316 FS. HistoryNew_________.
61-30.812 Standards of Practice, General Limitations and Exclusions.
(1) General limitations for inspections:
(a) Inspections are visual, non-invasive only and are not technically exhaustive.
(b) Inspections are subjective and rely upon the inspectors opinion, judgment, training, and experience.
(2) Home inspectors are not required to perform any action or make any determination unless specifically stated in these Standards of Practice. Inspectors are not required to:
(a) Determine the condition of systems or components which are not readily accessible;
(b) Offer or give warranties or guarantees of any kind;
(c) Operate:
1. Any system or component which is shut down or otherwise inoperable or could cause damage;
2. Any system or component which does not respond to normal operating controls;
3. Shut-off valves of any type;
4. Automatic safety controls, valves or devices of any type;
(d) Enter:
1. Any area which will, in the opinion of the inspector, likely be dangerous to the inspector or other persons or damage the property or its systems or components. This situation shall be noted in the home inspection report;
2. The under-floor crawl space or attics which are not readily accessible. This situation shall be noted in the home inspection report;
(e) Inspect:
1. Systems or components which are not installed or readily accessible;
2. Installed decorative items;
3. Systems or components located in areas that are not entered in accordance with these Standards of Practice;
4. Detached structures other than garages and carports;
5. Common elements or common areas in multi-unit housing, such as condominium properties or cooperative housing;
(f) Perform any procedure or operation which will, in the opinion of the inspector, likely be dangerous to the inspector or other persons or damage the property or its systems or components. This situation shall be noted in the home inspection report;
(g) Describe or report on any system or component that is not included in these Standards and was not inspected;
(h) Move furniture, appliances, lawn and garden equipment, tools, stored items, personal belongings, wall or floor decorations, floor covering, suspended ceilings, clothing, debris, soil, snow, ice or any items or material that blocks view and/or access to areas, components or structures. This situation will be noted in the home inspection report.
(3) Home Inspectors shall not practice beyond the scope of their license as a home inspector. The following actions are beyond the scope of a Home Inspector License:
(a) Identifying concealed conditions or latent defects;
(b) Determining:
1. The strength, adequacy, effectiveness, or efficiency of any system or component;
2. The causes of any condition or deficiency;
3. The methods, materials, or costs of corrections;
4. Future conditions including, but not limited to, failure of systems and components;
5. The suitability of the property for any specialized use;
6. Compliance with regulatory requirements (codes, regulations, laws, ordinances, etc.), manufacturer specifications, installation procedures or instructions;
7. The market value of the property or its marketability;
8. The advisability of the purchase of the property;
9. The presence of potentially hazardous plants or animals including, but not limited to wood destroying organisms or diseases harmful to humans;
10. The presence of any environmental hazards including, but not limited to fungi, molds, toxins, carcinogens, noise, and contaminants in soil, water, and air;
11. The effectiveness of any system installed or methods utilized to control or remove suspected hazardous substances;
12. The operating costs of systems or components;
13. The acoustical properties of any system or component;
14. Conditions that might affect the ability to obtain insurance and/or the price of insurance;
15. The calibration of measuring devices including timers, clocks, thermostats, and gauges;
16. The integrity of thermal glass seals;
17. The presence of manufacturers defects in any product, material, component, equipment, or system, or information related to recall notices;
18. Installation conformance to manufacturers instructions for any product, component, element, device, or system;
(c) Offering to:
1. Perform any act or service contrary to law;
2. Perform engineering/architectural services;
3. Perform work in any trade or any professional service other than home inspection, unless licensed to do so;
(d) Inspecting:
1. Underground items including, but not limited to underground storage tanks or other indications of their presence, whether abandoned or active;
2. Recreational facilities;
(e) Dismantling any system or component, except as explicitly required by these Standards of Practice;
(f) Utilizing special instruments, tools, or measuring devices of any kind to measure moisture, humidity, water or air volume, water or air flow, water potability, air quality, temperature, voltage, amperage, electrical grounding, polarity, and continuity, VOCs, microwaves, electromagnetic fields, and other similar kinds of conditions or activities;
(g) Operating equipment, appliances, or devices on more than one cycle, zone, or phase or operate any device, appliance, system, or equipment which in the opinion of the inspector may fail during the act of inspection; and
(h) Providing any information from any source regarding property ownership, property boundaries, liens, outstanding loans, code violations, reports of hazardous materials, manufacturers recalls, Consumer Protection Agency bulletins, and other similar kinds of public information.
Rulemaking Authority 468.8325 FS. Law Implemented 468.8323, 468.832(1)(j) FS. HistoryNew_________.
NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Richard Morrison, Executive Director, Home Inspector Licensing Unit, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)487-1395
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Ken Lawson, Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 19, 2012
DATE THE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: March 9, 2012
Read them and get ready to rumble....or debate...or act like professionals who really care about our profession...
HomeGAuge Down or ????
Been trying to pull HG up for past hour ...... Nothing.
Anybody else having problem??
Anybody else having problem??
An the electricians don't want us to open panels
In our recent legislation, I listened to the meeting via tapes and the electrical contractors do not want us to open panels.
I wonder what they would say after seeing this....
Attachment 65036
Apparently they think you need an electrical contractors license to determine if this is faulty or not.
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I wonder what they would say after seeing this....
Attachment 65036
Apparently they think you need an electrical contractors license to determine if this is faulty or not.
Attached Thumbnails
Service switch
I can't remember how close a service switch needs to be. I have 2 outside compressors that are wired from an exterior panel with breakers, but the panel is 12-15 feet away and around a bush. Should there be a service switch located within 6 feet of the compressors? Thx for the help. I searched and could not find a distance.
We Are Hiring Home Inspectors
Hi All,
We are very busy and are in need of an Illinois licensed home inspector. If you know of anyone who is interested, please forward our information to them. Contact: Info@whitegloveinspections.com
Thanks,
We are very busy and are in need of an Illinois licensed home inspector. If you know of anyone who is interested, please forward our information to them. Contact: Info@whitegloveinspections.com
Thanks,
Teachers needed!
Hi everyone,
I'm an aspiring inspector (passed the school exam but haven't yet taken the State) and I'm looking to join inspectors out on the field as part of my learning process (Chicago area). I'd gladly lend a hand on site.
Thanks in advance.
Israel Mintz
I'm an aspiring inspector (passed the school exam but haven't yet taken the State) and I'm looking to join inspectors out on the field as part of my learning process (Chicago area). I'd gladly lend a hand on site.
Thanks in advance.
Israel Mintz
Free webinar: $8,490 Worth of Inspector Membership Benefits. May 20, 2013, 7:00 PM ET
FREE webinar:
"$8,490 Worth of Inspector Membership Benefits That You Should Know About Now"
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
(check your time zone)
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/488994478
There are over $50,000 worth of membership benefits in joining InterNACHI.
In this free webinar, we'll review several inspector membership benefits worth $8,490 that you should know about now.
The live webinar attendance is limited to 1,000 attendees.
Webinar is FREE.
Everyone is welcome.
You do not have to be an InterNACHI member to attend.
If you can't attend, register anyways at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/488994478
"$8,490 Worth of Inspector Membership Benefits That You Should Know About Now"
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
(check your time zone)
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/488994478
There are over $50,000 worth of membership benefits in joining InterNACHI.
In this free webinar, we'll review several inspector membership benefits worth $8,490 that you should know about now.
The live webinar attendance is limited to 1,000 attendees.
Webinar is FREE.
Everyone is welcome.
You do not have to be an InterNACHI member to attend.
If you can't attend, register anyways at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/488994478
Free webinar: $8,490 Worth of Membership Benefits. May 20, 2013, 7:00 PM
FREE webinar:
"$8,490 Worth of Membership Benefits That You Should Know About Now"
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
(check your time zone)
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/488994478
There are over $50,000 worth of membership benefits in joining InterNACHI.
In this free webinar, we'll review several inspector membership benefits worth $8,490 that you should know about now.
The live webinar attendance is limited to 1,000 attendees.
Webinar is FREE.
Everyone is welcome.
You do not have to be an InterNACHI member to attend.
If you can't attend, register anyways at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/488994478
"$8,490 Worth of Membership Benefits That You Should Know About Now"
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
(check your time zone)
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/488994478
There are over $50,000 worth of membership benefits in joining InterNACHI.
In this free webinar, we'll review several inspector membership benefits worth $8,490 that you should know about now.
The live webinar attendance is limited to 1,000 attendees.
Webinar is FREE.
Everyone is welcome.
You do not have to be an InterNACHI member to attend.
If you can't attend, register anyways at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/488994478
NJ inspector schools
Can anyone tell me if Inspection21 school is a reputable school? My first choice was NIBI because it was recommended by a few different individuals, however, its location isn't convenient. Thank You.
Sneak peek at the new InterNACHI website design
Hey everyone,
We're in the process of redesigning NACHI.ORG, and we wanted to let y'all take a look at the most recent beta version.
The new site matches the existing site for the most part, but features a bunch of minor tweaks that will make the site easier to use and more pleasant to read. The redesign is the first step in a few site upgrades with have lined up.
Take a look, and let us know if you run into any issues:
http://www.nachi.org/benefits.htm?loadbetadesign=1
Cheers,
We're in the process of redesigning NACHI.ORG, and we wanted to let y'all take a look at the most recent beta version.
The new site matches the existing site for the most part, but features a bunch of minor tweaks that will make the site easier to use and more pleasant to read. The redesign is the first step in a few site upgrades with have lined up.
Take a look, and let us know if you run into any issues:
http://www.nachi.org/benefits.htm?loadbetadesign=1
Cheers,
Now Hiring Houston Home Inspectors
I am currently interviewing home inspectors for a position that I have open in Houston Texas. Looking for a Texas licensed real estate inspector, professional real estate inspector or registered engineer to join our inspection team. Newly licensed okay. Looking for mature individual with excellent communication and customer service skills. Background in residential or commercial construction a plus. Part-time or full-time, we will accommodate according to your schedule. Call 281-565-4677 or email john.onofrey at texasinspectors.net to discuss.
