Inspector Mike's Blog

As Realtors I would like your opinions.I know that alot of you see us, home inspectors, spending alot of time 'peeing' on each other.Has licensing helped in your state?If no licensing whould you like it?Should certification require a proctored test?I know that there are more questions to be asked...

An AHJ is the Authority Having Jurisdiction.What does that mean?No matter what I say as a HI (Home Inspector), a RBO (Residential Building Official) or an ESI (Electrical Safety Inspector) the AHJ has the final word.That does not mean that you should not have your own inspection, because all insp...

A good post would be:I attended a (ASHI,NAHI,NACHI) meeting the other day and learned that smoke detectors are now required to be AFCI (arc fault circuit interrupter) protected. And to learn more read: http://members.tripod.com/~masterslic/afci.html Not:"What is an AFCI?...  Starting January 1, 2...

I hate to copy someone's work BUT:You Might Not Ever GuessCaptain Kangaroo passed away on January 23, 2004 at the age 76, which was odd, because he always looked to be 76. (DOB: 6/27/27) His death reminded me of the following story.Some people have been a bit offended that the actor, Lee Marvin, ...

Some areas of the State of Ohio have no regulation for residential specilty contractors.I mean some areas, and you might be surprised where, allow anyone to perform eletric, plumbing, etc. on residential construction without having to pass any type of testing.So when you ask that the repair be fi...

I am giving free home inspections away for a price.  Sounds like some of the scams that want to give you $15,000,000.00.I thought it was time to lighten up for a minute.I give no discounts, or freebies, for my work.Having me is a discount in and of itself.I know that sounds arogant but I have the...

With all the rain that we have had lately in Ohio I thought I would share this with you.Check the sump pumps in your vacant listings.This is NOT legal advice.This is from the 2006 Residential Code of Ohio:115.2 Maintenance. Residential buildings, structures and the building equipment shall be mai...

Residential Building Inspectors LLC, is one of the few companies in the central Ohio area that has the certifications necessary to give you a complete building inspection. We will work with you and your Realtor® to insure that the home inspection is not a complicated process.Hiring an expert is i...

I am wondering how people in different areas of the country (that have no licensing of home inspectors) address, and/or feel about, the fact that they (some home inspectors) claim to be certified?Do you have a problem with the fact that the public assumes that a 'certification' must be given by y...

This is for Ohio only!There are some individuals that claim to be 'certified' as a building inspector.A 'Certified Building Inspector' is someone who is certified by The Board of Building Standards of The State of Ohio.This part of what it says:BUILDING INSPECTOR &COMMERCIAL I.U. INSPECTORThree y...