It is not to be used to host discussions, make announcements, or for seeking help with off-site inspection report writing. This forum is dedicated solely to helping fellow members who are on an inspection site and need IMMEDIATE help with an issue. We also have various subject-matter experts who have agreed to monitor this forum.
Nick's personal reminder: If you are replying to a member in need of
help, please don't bash your fellow member for asking what you might
think is a "dumb question." Protecting consumers is the goal of this
tool. In the same way you wouldn't want to use a fire extinguisher as a
sledge hammer, because others might need that fire extinguisher, don't
misuse this tool. Some members, (not necessarily newbies BTW) need
fast technical help from time to time (I sure needed it when I was a
home inspector). We want to make these members feel like they'll get
that technical help here without being berated, told how dumb they are,
told that they should quit the inspection business, etc... so that
they feel welcome to seek the help they need, here.
Though this Emergency Help tool uses
InterNACHI's
message board platform, it is not part of the unmoderated message
board. Again, this forum is reserved for those who are asking for
immediate technical help and for those who are providing that technical
help.