ohio home inspections: Inspect the Inspector - 09/30/09 03:04 PM
I just ran across this article and would like to share with those of you that are in states that do not require the licensing of Home Inspectors.
Here is the link: http://www.canada.com/life/inspect+your+home+inspector/2050469/story.html
Again this is for the states that have no regulations. Not for those who have qualified Home Inspectors. … (5 comments)
ohio home inspections: Bad Home Inspection Info - 10/14/08 08:45 PM
Let me first start by saying that there are a ton of GOOD Home Inspectors out there.
What I want you to do in this tough market is question every opinion that may sour one of your deals.
A lot of Realtors®, the less experienced ones, assume that the information in … (1 comments)
ohio home inspections: 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)
ohio home inspections: 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)
ohio home inspections: 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)
ohio home inspections: 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)
ohio home inspections: 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)
ohio home inspections: 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)
ohio home inspections: 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)
ohio home inspections: 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)
ohio home inspections: 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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I just ran across this article and would like to share with those of you that are in states that do not require the licensing of Home Inspectors.
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