Inspector Mike's Blog

Anyone can copy and paste someone else's matterial, and I do that sometimes too. The main reason that I copy and paste is to show everyone reading that the information is from a credible source.I try not to bombbard you with alot selfserving information.In the State of Ohio there are no requlatio...

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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 impo...

This weekend I was asked to repair an electrical panel per a Home Inspector's inspection. Not suprising that I found no problems with this installation. I guess the Home Inspector did not see the approved sticker on the panel.This is why the state says this:§ 3783.06. Prohibition.No person shall ...

Seller's Inspection ProgramSee also:Seller's Inspection FAQ  Use the Seller's Inspection as an Internet sales tool!!Our Seller's inspection report enables the real estate agent to create a "Hot Link" at their web site listing that will take the prospective buyer straight to the home inspection re...

 If you have clients that are building or plan to build a new home and need that new home inspected, choose Residential Building Inspectors LLC because we are certified on the Residential Code of Ohio 2006 and the National Electric Code 2005. These are the most resent codes being used.Q. When doe...

Electrician or Inspector When you receive a request to remedy that asks for a licensed electrician to examine the electrical panel, system, etc. what do you do?I am sure that most people call there favorite electrician. Here are my thoughts as a Licensed Electrical Contractor:I am licensed under ...

Here is a quote that NACHI members use:"Be sure to choose a NACHI home inspector. Anyone else is just looking around!"I guess that a state certified inspector is 'just looking around'.That is exactly what a NACHI member is doing if they are inspecting your new home in Ohio.Ask the NACHI member if...

Is your Home Inspector certified? While the State of Ohio has no regulations on Home Inspectors there are companies that do perform Home Inspections with certified personnel. One of the most important certifications is that of an Electrical Safety Inspector (ESI). ESI's have been certified since ...