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2010
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This is not my material, it is supplied by InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors) for the training and education of it's members and is available to the public at: www.nachi.org/articles Septic systems treat and disperse relatively small volumes of wastewater from ind...
09/29/2010
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Septic Systems Septic systems treat and disperse relatively small volumes of wastewater from individual and small numbers of homes and commercial buildings. Septic system regulation is usually a state and local responsibility. The EPA provides information to homeowners and assistance to state and...
09/29/2010
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Attic pull-down ladders, also called attic pull-down stairways, are collapsible ladders that are permanently attached to the attic floor. Occupants can use these ladders to access their attics without being required to carry a portable ladder. Common Defects Homeowners, not professional carpent...
09/26/2010
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Why do many garages pose a fire hazard? Where are you most likely to do any welding, or any work on your car? These activities require working with all sorts of flammable materials. Water heaters and boilers are usually stored in garages, and they can create sparks that may ignite fumes or fluids...
09/14/2010
This was a posting by a fellow home inspector in California, Ralph Gorgoglione Los Angeles, CA it was so good I thought I would re-blog it with his permission. A checklist of things a Seller can do before the home inspector arrives Doing as much as possible before the Buyer's property inspecti...
09/11/2010
This is an excellent post that I felt needed to be re-blogged, In addition to replacing the filter, make sure you install it the right way. Usually, there is a directional arrow at the edges to show which way the air is designed to pass through the filter. make sure that the arrow is pointing tow...
09/02/2010
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Well, this morning I have a little helper as I am babysitting.... I mean puppysitting for my girlfriend as she goes out of town for the weekend. We are just hanging out, he's helping me write an inspection report and doing some other important paperwork type things that puppies do. I hope I don'...
09/02/2010
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Fred Hernden, CMI
Albuquerque area Master Inspector
