Request to Remedy Inspections - Ohio

After repairs have been made how many of you recommend to your clients to have the repairs inspected?

In my opinion this is very important. Here is why to hire me:

I know that most people out there have no idea what these credentials mean and that is sad. Realtors® need to now about the credentials of the individuals that they recommend. Not knowing the limitations of those who you recommend could come back to ‘bite' you in the future.

At least in Ohio there are some components of a home that you are not allowed to inspect unless you taken and passed tests given by The State of Ohio.

What you would have to do to get the licenses and certifications that I hold?

Licensed Electrical Contractor: "To Qualify To Sit For The Exam"

"five (5) years working experience in that trade with no breaks in that five year history immediately prior to completing the application"

http://www.com.ohio.gov/dico/OCILB.aspx#Qualify

Licensed Plumbing Contractor:  "The same as above."

Electrical Safety Inspector:

http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3783

(1) Has been a journeyman electrician or equivalent for four years, two years of which were as an electrician foreman, and has had two years experience as a building inspector trainee of electrical systems;

(2) Has been a journeyman electrician or equivalent for four years and has had three years experience as a building inspector trainee of electrical systems;

(3) Has had four years experience as a building inspector trainee of electrical systems;

(4) Has been a journeyman electrician or equivalent for six years;

(5) Is a graduate electrical engineer and registered by the state of Ohio.

Examination modules: 2A, 2B

NOTE 8. Applicants for Electrical Safety Inspector must be authorized by the Board prior to taking the required examinations.

Applicants for the Electrical Safety Inspector who fail the examinations twice must enter the Electrical Safety Inspector Training Program.

http://www.com.ohio.gov/dico/docs/100.pdf

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING OFFICIAL   

Ohio registration as an architect or professional engineer.

OR                    

Five years of experience as a residential or nonresidential contractor or superintendent or experience specified in section 103.3.9 of the Residential Code of Ohio.

Examination modules: 1A, 4A and: 2A or 5A

http://www.com.ohio.gov/dico/docs/150.pdf

RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING INSPECTOR

1. Seven years experience as a plumbing contractor;

2. At least seven year experience as a skilled tradesman for plumbing subject to inspection.

Examination module:  5A

http://www.com.ohio.gov/dico/docs/150.pdf

RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIALIZED UNIT INSPECTOR

Three years experience as a construction contractor or supervisor or as a skilled tradesman for work subject to inspection.

Examination modules: 1A, 2A, 4A, 5A

http://www.com.ohio.gov/dico/docs/150.pdf

  

Plus I hold a Manufactured Housing Inspectors License.

http://www.omhc.ohio.gov/

 

Compare the credentials of others in the Home Inspection industry with mine and I doubt if you find anyone one who has invested this much time to best represent your clients.

 

It really boils down to what level of service that you offer your clients.