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How to Perform Tree Inspections Course (free & online for members) Upon successful completion of this course, the home inspector will be able to: - describe parts of a tree and the inspection zones;
- explain the levels of risk assessment;
- perform ground inspections;
- perform trunk inspections;
- perform canopy inspections;
- describe and identify insects and diseases that affect trees;
- describe effects of deciduous trees on a house;
- determine tree fire dangers;
- check electrical line hazards with trees;
- generate important points about inspecting trees;
- take images of trees and their conditions;
- create an opinion as to a tree's condition; and
- write an essay based upon an inspection of a tree.
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FREE Home Inspector Business & Marketing Seminars with InterNACHI Founder Nick Gromicko |
TREC-Approved 16 CEU!
InterNACHI Inspectors Expo Hosted by TPREIA
 October 15-16, 2016
8:00 a.m to 5 p.m. each day
All classes are TREC-approved for 16 CEU.
The TPREIA-InterNACHI 2016 Annual Conference will be held at the Brazos County Expo Complex.
Don't miss the largest inspectors expo that Texas has ever seen, with 38 vendors.
If you haven't met InterNACHI Founder Nick Gromicko, this is your chance. Nick is a TPREIA Board Member and will be presenting many exciting marketing methods that you can implement now to boost your home inspection business.
Other presenters include Don Davison, John McKenna, and Louisiana Pacific specialists.
Come meet your TPREIA State Board Members and learn about the rapid expansion of TPREIA and InterNACHI throughout Texas. |
FREE Inspection Business & Marketing Success Seminars in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh - The seminars are free.
- Dinner is free.
- Bring an employee, friend or spouse.
Boost your inspection business by coming to a free seminar and signing up to participate in the following programs: - Roof Data Technician Program Due to global shortages of roofing materials, we are pausing the Owens Corning Roof Data program until at least 2023;
- Home Energy Score Program;
- Infrared Certified® Program; and
- 15-Step Inspector Success Program.
And learn how to start a local chapter. |
How to Inspect Plumbing Fixtures Class (free, live, and open to all) Tuesday, August 16, 201612:00 p.m to 2:00 p.m. EDTGet the link to the recording of the class by registering.In this free class, we'll learn how to inspect plumbing fixtures in a house. We'll review modern plumbing standards and dozens of inspection images from a recent home inspection performed by the instructor. You can ask questions through a live, online chat. Everyone who registers for the free class will receive a link to the video recording of the class. So, register now.
The class will cover: - access
- connections, flanges and joints
- fixture tailpieces
- faucets
- overflows
- water closets and lavatories
- urinals
- washbasins and sinks
- food waste grinders
- dishwashing machines
- bathtubs and whirlpool tubs
- showers
- clothes washers, laundry tubs, and trays
- floor drains
You'll also learn how to become an InterNACHI-Certified Plumbing Inspector (free & online for members). |
Custom Logos for Inspectors InterNACHI's Design Team just created a new custom logo for RHI Relevant Home Inspections at no cost to the member. Have your marketing professionally designed by the InterNACHI design team. The design services are free after you place your print order. |
2-Day Infrared Certified® Class
in Boulder, Colorado  Saturday, July 23, 2016, and Sunday, July 24, 2016 InterNACHI Headquarters in Boulder, CO Learn advanced techniques using thermal imaging from hands-on training using infrared cameras and moisture meters in the House of Horrors. The class includes: - free printed marketing materials for your business;
- a free case of home maintenance books to give to your clients;
- free lunch at the local brewery, snacks, refreshments, and coffee; and
- a free shuttle from the local hotel to the class at InterNACHI Headquarters.
During class breaks, you can check out the House of Horrors, an entire house with thousands of defects, being built under our own roof at InterNACHI Headquarters. Test-drive over $20,000 worth of tools provided by our ecommerce partner, Inspector Outlet, including: - different types of infrared cameras, including the FLIR C2 Thermal Imaging System and FLIR E40bx Thermal Imager with MSX;
- various types of moisture meters, including the EXTECH M0260 Dual Moisture Meter;
- many types of powerful LED flashlights, including the Fenix TK35UE Ultimate;
- many types of AFCI, GFCI and AC circuit analyzers, including the Extech CT80 Analyzer; and
- many more tools provided by Inspector Outlet.
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Inspecting Unvented
Combustion Appliances It is recommended that unvented combustion appliances should
not be installed within the conditioned space of the home. Unvented
combustion appliances include unvented fireplaces, also known as
ventless, vent-free, or ductless fireplaces. These gas, propane, or
ethanol-burning fireplaces have no vent, so they draw combustion air
from the room they are in and release toxic combustion byproducts and
moisture vapor back into the space in which they are located. Their use
is banned in many states and municipalities. How to check unvented combustion appliances: - Turn on or light the ventless combustion fireplace.
- Let the appliance operate for 10 minutes.
- Use a portable, hand-held CO monitor held in the air within a few feet of the fireplace or other appliance to test the ambient air near the appliance. If the CO level is above 35 ppm, the appliance fails the test and must be serviced and retested, or replaced.
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STACKS: A Home Inspector's Guide to Increasing Gross Revenue
by Nick Gromicko As I travel around the country on tour for InterNACHI and the Master Inspector Certification Board, I'm often asked: "Nick, how do I get rich in the inspection business?" This book answers that question. Remember, the purpose of being in business--any business--is to make money. If you want to make a good living, don't go into business. Instead, get a good job. The only reason to be in business and take on all that it entails is to make a really, really great living and to pile up stacks of money for yourself and your family. |
Customized Books Your inspection company can have its own home maintenance book to give to clients. Get custom home maintenance books at no additional cost! We can put anything you want on the cover, including a photo of: - you,
- your inspectors,
- your inspection vehicle, or
- whatever you like.
We'll provide all the design work for free. |
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Association of Certified Home Inspectors, is a federally tax-exempt,
501(c)(6) non-profit trade organization headquartered in Boulder,
Colorado. InterNACHI is the world's largest organization of residential
and commercial property inspectors. MISSION InterNACHI's mission is to operate the world's largest organization of certified residential and commercial property inspectors. GOALS & OBJECTIVES Goal Provide degree and certificate programs and accredited Continuing Education to members. - Objective: Develop courses
that combine a basic foundation of traditional education in a
distance-learning format to enable members to meet their academic and
professional goals.
- Objective: Continuously build and maintain degree and certificate programs for members.
- Objective: Obtain institutional and programmatic approval and accreditation from governmental and non-governmental regulating agencies.
Goal Increase and strengthen the number of successful home inspection businesses in the world. - Objective: Offer memberships to individuals around the world.
- Objective: Provide valuable membership benefits.
- Objective: Develop effective business and marketing products and services for members.
- Objective: Continue to build and enhance our education system and student services.
InterNACHI members follow a comprehensive Standards of Practice and are bound by a strict Code of Ethics. The membership takes part in the regular exchange of professional experiences and ideas to support each other. InterNACHI maintains an industry blog, Inspection Forum, and local Chapters in support of this exchange of information. InterNACHI provides its members with other means of direct and membership-wide communication to further their understanding of their particular roles in the inspection industry and how best to serve their clients. The benefits of this cross-communication enhance the members' ability to build their businesses and develop specialized ancillary services. |
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