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certified home inspector in ohio: Ohio Home Inspector - 04/27/10 09:07 AM
Home Inspections Explained 
Home Inspections fall into two categories. Homes built before 27 May 2006 and homes built or remodeled after that date.
For a home built prior to the adoption of The Residential Code of Ohio (RCO) anyone can claim to be qualified to inspect that home. No testing is required in Ohio.
Homes built or remodeled after the effective date must meet the requirements of The RCO. Inspectors (anyone) can apply to the state and test to be certified to inspect these homes.
Most Inspectors claim that they have the qualification to inspect these homes. Inspector Mike has the … (0 comments)

certified home inspector in ohio: Licensed Home Inspector in Ohio - 12/22/09 02:58 PM
There is no such thing in Ohio. So why do I see so many Home Inspectors claiming to be either licensed or certified. In my opinion this is very deceptive. Just do a Google search and see.
There is licensing legislation being debated but still no regulation. See: http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/bills.cfm?ID=128_SB_14 . It needs improvement but it is a start.
I believe in licensing and testing for this profession. I also believe that the grandfathering should be for one year only and that a test should be passed within that year.
I doubt if many, if any, inspectors agree with me on this. … (4 comments)

certified home inspector in ohio: Are you buying a new construction home? - 11/27/09 07:19 PM
If so don't you want it inspected by someone who is certified to inspect every component to insure that it is properly installed?  Home Inspectors are not but we are. In fact there are some components that they are not allowed (prohibited) to inspect. Check our State certifications against those have received theirs via the Internet. http://www.yourhomesok.com/why_us.htm  You need to hire the best. 614-214-1487
There is a difference between taking proctored tests and receiving hand-out certifications.
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certified home inspector in ohio: Ohio Certified Home Inspectors????? - 10/17/09 07:40 PM
Most advertising for Home Inspections in Ohio is very misleading.
 
Some facts about Ohio licenses and certifications that you may want to consider when getting a Home Inspection or recommend a Home Inspector to you clients. 
Ohio does not regulate Home Inspectors. This law is still pending, and pending and pending. 
To do residential 1, 2, and 3 family electric, plumbing, HVAC, etc. work there is no license available or required in The State of Ohio. Some registration may be required. WE DO NOT LICENSE RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS NOR DO WE LICENSE GENERAL CONTRACTORS. 
The State of Ohio only licenses Commercial … (8 comments)

 

Inspector Mike Parks

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As a Residential Building Official and a Electrical Safety Inspector I receive information on home related issues before the public is made aware of these changes and will share them here as they develop.While I am based out of Columbus Ohio I can help you in other areas of Ohio.



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