ohio home inspector: 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 inspector: FPE -- The 'Bad' Panel? - 10/10/09 10:28 PM
I just ran across this post that I received from Google Alerts: http://www.nachi.org/forum/f19/federal-pacific-definitive-answer-44106/
There is no good information there yet (Saturday, October 10th) but I thought that everyone might want to watch this post.
Hopefully it will produce some good information and facts regarding Federal Pacific Panels.
This is what I received from Google:
Federal Pacific - The definitive answer - InterNACHI Message BoardBy jfarsetta By having insurance companies demand a inspection that identifies the problem. Then the insurance company sends a letter to the homeowner demanding that they upgrade or lose their coverage. ...I hate coming across a FP panel. I … (8 comments)
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ohio home inspector: 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)
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ohio home inspector: Chicken Little - 02/26/09 05:04 PM
One of the best compliments that I have ever received was from a Realtor.
He said "Mike is NOT like Chicken Little". I guess what he was saying was that when I report something and /or explain something to a client, I do not make it sound like the sky is falling.
That is one of the advantages of have a good construction background. It allows me to explain things that most HI would defer to another trade or professional. Get as much education as you can!
What is the best compliment that you have received?
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ohio home inspector: 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 the inspection report is correct, or at least credible. Why not, everyone is certified.
An example of false information can be viewed here: http://activerain.com/blogsview/67758/12-AWG-on-a-30-AMP-breaker
Again most inspectors are good just do not let the new ones lose you money. But in todays market do you want to take a … (1 comments)
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ohio home inspector: ASHI & NAHI CE's - 09/12/08 05:32 PM
If you need CE's for either ASHI or NAHI please attended one of these sessions:
For ASHI members this September: contact Tom Horning detectivehomes@sbcglobal.net
For NAHI member this Novermber: contact Forrest Lines fglines@aol.com
If you are not a member of either of these organizations may I suggest you join one or both of them.
Here is the next CE class:
Ohio Chapter of the
American Society of Home Inspectors®
Phone: 330-929-5239 Fax: 330-929-3576 E-mail: OHASHI@neo.rr.com
September 9, 2008
The upcoming Thursday September 25, 2008 education meeting sponsored by the Ohio Chapter of
ASHI will be a three session program. The speakers … (1 comments)
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ohio home inspector: 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 what a footer depth should be. Assuming a 8" thick wall.
Now here is what the footer looked like in another location.
Can you see why it is important not to wait or skip this inspection?
Can you see why having a Residential Building Inspector perform this inspection for you is important?
In a … (8 comments)
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ohio home inspector: 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 Building InspectorResidential Plumbing InspectorI have these certifications PLUS:
Electrical Safety InspectorI know that many do not know that these exist. The first four started 2 July 2006. The 5th started in 1970.
If you want to set yourself above the rest recommend someone who has taken the time and proved to the … (7 comments)
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ohio home inspector: 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 is the cut-off date for this. Your thoughts will this be like the Poly scare?
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ohio home inspector: 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 go back and take a picture of a repair and send it to you right then - no problem, sitting at a closing and need a statement from me in writing - no problem.
I can do this as fast as it takes the computer to turn on. If I am … (1 comments)
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ohio home inspector: 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 do they thing that the wiring methods change.
Maybe some of the information above will help everyone with the clients.
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ohio home inspector: 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 addressed in the purchase contract.
To understand more about this process read: Dealing with Home Inspections
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ohio home inspector: 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 say it is $1500.00 and the buyer waits until next year to replace it. Well next year that price will probably top $2500.00. Why?
AFCI's (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) will be required on ALL 120 volt 15 and 20 AMP branch circuits.
I can see that there will be cases where that panel change … (23 comments)
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ohio home inspector: 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 for someone who has chosen to take the time to prove that they are qualified to inspect your home.
Some examples are:
RBO A Residential Building Official.
RBI A Residential Building Inspector.
ESI An Electrical Safety Inspector.
PE A Professional Engineer.
These designation are available to anyone who choses to go through the required step to … (2 comments)
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ohio home inspector: 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. This is important for both the general public and Realtors to know. There are many areas of the state that have no residential building inspections.
This is of extra importance when recommending someone to inspect the new build or remodel.
Residential Building Inspectors LLC has the certifications required to perform … (0 comments)
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