new construction inspection ohio: When is a defect not a defect? - 02/22/09 03:38 PM
Home inspection ‘defects' may not necessarily be so. Some of the time those defect should be listed as recommendations rather than defects.
One important thing that most individuals that perform home inspections, Home Inspectors, Architects, Professional Engineers, etc., forget is that an installation may have been approved by the AHJ (Authority … (1 comments)
new construction inspection ohio: Is your new home built properly? - 02/15/09 10:16 PM
In 2006 The state of Ohio adopted The Residential Code of Ohio (RCO). All homes now have to meet this minimum standard. Even if there is no building department where you live.
In areas with no building department builders and re-modelers do not realize that they must meet these minimum standards. … (0 comments)
new construction inspection ohio: Code Inspections - 09/30/08 07:31 PM
While a Home Inspection is NOT a code inspection there are many times that an expert needs to be brought in.
One example would be if you are building a home in an area that has no building department.
While your contractor may perform good work he may not know that … (0 comments)
new construction inspection ohio: Footer Inspection- New Construction - 09/09/07 10:50 AM
When building a new home the most important inspection that you can have performed is a footer inspection. If not performed quickly enough the footer can be hidden by the backfill and the basement floor. That is why I like to inspect the footer rather than waiting to do a foundation inspection. Here is … (8 comments)
new construction inspection ohio: Certified Home Inspectors (Ohio) - 07/11/07 04:34 PM
First the State of Ohio does not certify nor license Home Inspectors. So what does it mean when you talk to someone who says they are a Certified Home Inspector. In Ohio not much. There are however certifications issued by The Board of Building Standards State of Ohio. They are: Residential Building OfficialResidential Plans ExamineerResidential … (7 comments)
new construction inspection ohio: CSST lawsuit - 06/29/07 02:32 PM
With the CSST lawsuit decision I was wondering how others (inspectors and Realtors) are explaining the decision to their clients. http://www.pddocs.com/csst/default.aspx Are you recommending examination by a licenced electrical contractor? Do you say that it was inspected by the local building department and must be OK? Do you even know about this? Sept 5th … (9 comments)
new construction inspection ohio: Staying connected - 06/28/07 11:31 AM
Staying connected to my clients is extremely important to me. One of the ways that I do this is I have a broadband card. It allows me to get the Internet and my emails 24/7 anywhere that I carry my notebook. Need a copy of a report - no problem, need me to … (1 comments)
new construction inspection ohio: Dwelling electrical - 04/26/07 11:02 AM
I would like to share a few articles on electric with respect to dwelling units. Federal Pacific Electric Co. Stab-lok® Update http://www.iaei.org/subscriber/magazine/99_c/stablok.htm Inspecting Electrical Renovations http://www.iaei.org/subscriber/magazine/03_b/magazine_03b_hartwell.htm Homeowners Warned About Aging Home Electrical Systems http://www.iaei.org/subscriber/magazine/03_c/magazine_03c_clendenin.htm Residential Electrical System Aging Research Project http://www.iaei.org/subscriber/magazine/05_f/almand.htm People understand that the furnace wears out or the plumbing leaks but seldom if ever … (10 comments)
new construction inspection ohio: Columbus Ohio Home Inspections - 04/25/07 05:55 PM
Many buyers and sellers have questions about home inspectors and home inspections. In the central Ohio area most Realtors use the standard CBR real estate contract, also known as the purchase contract. While Ohio does not regulate home inspectors or how home inspections are to be performed there are some things that are … (0 comments)
new construction inspection ohio: 2008 National Electric Code® - 04/04/07 10:36 AM
There are major changes coming to the NEC® in 2008. I know that may seem a long time away but your actions today may come back to you next year. What am I saying? You may negotiate a price for the replacement of the electrical panel on the sale of a home. Lets … (23 comments)
new construction inspection ohio: Proctored testing. - 03/18/07 08:29 AM
Is proctored testing necessary? YES. At least for those who wish to engage in professions like Real Estate, Doctors, Lawyers, Insurance, Specialty Trades (Electric, Plumbing, Etc.), so why not the Home Inspection industry? What can the public do to ensure that the individual that they hire to do there home inspection is qualified? Look … (2 comments)
new construction inspection ohio: Contractor/Builder Inspections - 03/11/07 08:11 PM
Most Ohioians are unaware of the changes in Ohio law. Ohio now has a statewide residential building code. Effective date 27 May 2006.
It is called the Residential Code of Ohio. Why is this important?
Because no matter where you build or remodel in the state there is now one standard. … (0 comments)
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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Home inspection ‘defects' may not necessarily be so. Some of the time those defect should be listed as recommendations rather than defects.
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