Via Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection, Inc):

As home inspectors, we check to see if there are an adequate number of smoke detectors in a home. They should be in the usual locations -- in every bedroom and in any hallways that adjoin bedrooms. And, if there are wood stoves, fireplaces, gas or oil burning appliances, then there should also be a carbon monoxide detector.

While most inspectors look for proper placement of smoke detectors, the standards do not call for testing them. Sometimes you wonder how many times you see these devices and they flat do not work. They might be there, but be no good. Of course, you tell the client to test them to make sure they function after moving in. Then there are other times when you take a look and you know, right off the bat, that this unit is marginal. Who needs the test button?

Thanks for stopping by,

Steven L. Smith

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Chris,

Thanks for the reblog. I sometimes watch your TV show and enjoy it.
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Steven,

Thanks for the comment and kind words about the show. We have had great success with the show on Youtube. We are soon launchig our Facebook page ( Bellingham Homes ). The page is looking better every day.

We should get together one of these days and talk business.

Have a super week.

Chris Farkas

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Chris,

I think I saw you one morning at the Old Town Cafe, a month or so back. I saw this familiar face, then I decided it had to be you, having seen you on the TV and all. Pretty sure. You ever go there?
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Steven,

We go there all the time. Trying to eat right with two kids with allergies is tought. The Old Town really cares about the quality of their food. Next time please say hi.

All my best,

Chris

 
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Chris,

Will do. It was just a hopping busy day and I was not sure but pretty sure.
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