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ohio home inspection: CYA Inspections - 07/12/10 11:45 AM
Stop overpaying for Inspections!
 
Inspector Mike offers Inspections by the Hour.
After reviewing the rates of many Inspection companies Inspector Mike discovered that many home buyers are overpaying for a Home Inspection. In addition many of these inspections do nothing more than recommend that another expert be consulted. Inspector Mike calls these CYA Inspections.
This is an example that Inspector Mike sees all the time:
Have Electrician examine the electrical panel. Have Plumber inspect the plumbing. Say that your client paid $350.00 for the inspection and then has to pay $125.00 for an Electrical Inspection and another $125.00 for a … (0 comments)

ohio home inspection: County Codes - 05/18/10 03:02 PM
This is for Ohio only.
Weekly I am asked about local codes. Here is an article that may help you understand local codes.
http://columbus.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/2009/03/30/story8.html
As you can see the article refers to The RCO (Residential Code of Ohio).
It is important to know what rules apply when you inspect a home. I understand those rules.
So when you need an expert give me a call.
 
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ohio home inspection: Is it a code violation? - 03/17/09 06:07 AM
EXAMPLE:
My home inspector says that my 'xxxx' system has a problem with it. The city inspector says it is OK. Who is correct?
What you have to remember that at times 'we' as code officials have to use our judgement in existing structures. Not meeting code does not mean unsafe. It is up to the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdition) to determine what is safe and/or code compliant.
Example: Inspectors use to allow two wires under a single breaker. While this may violate 'a' code it is not necessarily unsafe. So, if approved it is no longer a code violation or … (15 comments)

ohio home inspection: Best Home Inspector in Ohio - 02/28/09 02:40 PM
How do you find the best Home Inspector around? Do your own homework! Anyone can claim to be certified or having attended a school or having XXX years of experience. 
While Ohio does not regulate Home Inspectors there are certifications that the State of Ohio offers. These certifications come from The Board of Building Standards of Ohio. 
Anyone can inspect your new home. But are they really inspecting that it is built correctly? Do the use the states standards? Do they hide behind being a generalist while acting as an expert? 
Our certifications are verifiable. You can view them here: http://www.yourhomesok.com/why_us.htm … (4 comments)

 

Inspector Mike Parks

Circleville, OH

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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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