Last February the East Tennessee Chapter of ASHI had a 2 -day seminar for home inspector continuing education. We had a pretty good turn out, because most everyone was running around in a panic trying to get their hours before the deadline.
Since the licensing term is two years, most of us do not have to worry until 2010. But how many are going to wait till the last minute again? I guess a lot.
On the State web site that shows licenses, you can check on just how many hours of continuing education an inspector has. I just checked mine. I set for the next renewal period, plus about half again as many as needed.
I know a lot of inspectors opt for the free on-line sessions that get some hours. That's OK, but they are missing out on one of the best reasons to go to a Chapter meeting or educational seminar. They are missing out on meeting and the live feedback you get when you are in a room with a bunch of other inspectors. They are also missing out on developing friendships.
Case in point: An inspector friend of mine called last Thursday. Seems he had an EIFS inspections to do on Friday or Saturday. But his Delmhorst moisture meter had died. He knew I had one, and asked if he could borrow it. Of course I said yes. I left it on my front porch and he came by and picked it up, and was able to get his inspection done.
Do you think I would have lent my $400 moisture meter to someone I didn't know? Or the time I went into the hospital with a kidney stone? My wife was able to call a friend that could cover my inspections. That's pretty risky if you don't have a good idea what someone is like. Getting to know your peers at Chapter meetings is a great way to develop trusting relationships.
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