Continuing Education Course Information

This course will be presented in two parts. In Part One, we will explore the significance of the report "Direction Statement" by clearly defining how a direction statement can change the scope, intensity, and success of your report. In Part Two, we will review the purpose of the implication and limitation statements while practicing building a winning report statement led by the recommended direction statement. This is a fun interactive course, come prepared to share your report writing skills as we explore case studies. Join the author of this course Bonnie Gregory NCHI #0063 and let her share her 28 years of inspection experience and love for report writing!

In this course, we are going to explore technical forensics, national ANSI standards, and safety evolutions related to gas log appliances. The goal of this course is to introduce a new point of view and an understanding of how to differentiate, inspect, and ensure legal compliance for both vented and unvented gas log systems.

This course will explore the systems of residential structures and the loads they must endure. We will examine wind mitigation and failures of building systems and components. Does the place of a home change the scope of the defects that we find or the procedures that we follow?

Once new products are introduced into the building industry, we are tasked with understanding the installation procedures and building code specifications, but what happens when as time passes these systems fail? We are going to explore the failures of modern systems and the procedures and the tools that we need to discover them during an inspection. From tankless water heaters, radiant barriers, foam insulation to closed attic and crawl spaces, what evidence have we been missing? Join us as we share some amazing inspection discoveries and as always, we promise to add new inspection techniques to your tool bag.

Let’s explore the most common failures in modern building materials, the inspection procedures, and the tools that we need to discover the evidence that we once thought of as hidden. From precast foundations, finger-jointed engineered lumber, to replacement windows, what evidence have we been missing? Join us as we share some amazing inspection discoveries and as always, we promise to add new inspection techniques to your tool bag.

Part A: The course will explore the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOA) requirements to use a drone in commercial application. We will cover NC State laws to enable the home inspector to pass both required NC knowledge exam from privacy laws to required skill for aeronautical maps.

Part B: We will put the skills to work and explore the best way to add a drone to your home inspection business.

Part A: The course will explore the FAA requirements to use a drone in commercial application. We will cover Federal laws to enable the home inspector to pass both required NC knowledge and the FAA Part 107 exam from privacy laws to required skill for aeronautical maps.

Part B: We will put the skills to work and explore the best way to add a drone to your home inspection business.

The course will explore how an infrared camera functions to help the inspector understand the science of the device and to prevent errors when used during a home inspection. From answering the questions “ Can we see heat?” to exacting procedures to use this tool for assist the home inspector their daily duties without increasing liability.

Unique inspection procedures focused on the home inspection. Step by step on how to add this tool to your daily procedures. It is not about energy audit or missing insulation, it is about developing a unique program to help you confirm defects from mechanical to structural, the how and why this tool can change the way you look at home inspection.

A few years ago, the NC Home Inspection Licensure Board announced that inspecting a home during the building process falls under their governing scope and requirements. The problem with this statement is that in general the NC SOP does not cover the limitations or describe the scope of this type of inspection. Working without a specific SOP puts the home inspector at risk and increases the liability. The pre-dry wall inspection must be performed within the standards of the home inspection Board, but the current SOP does not cover this inspection at the level of detail that is needed. In order to protect the home inspector and to ensure that the client understands the scope and limitations of this type of inspection, Inspector Nation has developed a SOP for Pre-Dry wall inspection. This course will explore this SOP and the procedures necessary to protect you and your business.

This course will provide the technical and code knowledge needed to inspect a home in the building stages that is framed using engineering lumber including I-joist, LVL beams. From framing methods to inspection procedures, this course will provide the technical background that is needed to safely add framing inspections to your business without increasing your liability.

This course will provide the technical and code knowledge needed to inspect a home in the building stages that is framed using conventional lumber. From framing methods to inspection procedures, this course will provide the technical background that is needed to safely add framing inspections to your business without increasing your liability.

System Theories and Inspection procedures for gas furnaces. This is a two-part course that provides the 8 required elective hours. This course is presented in a hands-on environment with samples of the most common gas furnaces and package units. This course will start at point one and end with a full understanding of furnace components and a developed step by step inspection procedure. In less than 3 minutes, your furnace inspection can be complete, and your client protected. This course will change the way you feel about the furnace inspection.

System Theories and Inspection procedures for electrical systems from 1800's to current day. This is a two-part course that provides the 8 required elective hours. This course is presented in a hands-on environment with wired samples of the most common electrical systems from fuse panels to meter services. Inspect and study electrical panels, develop a solid inspection procedure, discover how to identify some of the most dangerous electrical panels in the industry. Dangerous not only for your client but for you. Did you know that exterior Zinsco meter panels are deadly to home inspectors? Never worry about an electrical inspection again!

System Theories and Inspection procedures for electrical systems from 1800's to current day with advanced training on bonding and grounding including the NEW NEC changes for AFCI and GFCI. This is a two-part course that provides the 8 required elective hours. This course is presented in a hands-on environment with wired samples of the most common electrical systems from fuse panels to meter services. Inspect and study electrical panels, develop a solid inspection procedure, discover how to identify some of the most dangerous electrical panels in the industry. Dangerous not only for your client but for you.

System Theories and Inspection procedures for AC systems. This is a two-part course that provides a total of 8 required elective hours. This course is presented in a hands-on environment with actual HVAC system. This course includes inspection procedures for interior environmental conditions and equipment inspections. Develop a solid inspection procedure, discover how to identify some of the most expensive defects in the home inspection field.

This is a two-part course that provides the 8 required elective hours. We will spend two four-hour sessions at a Dream House. This house a technically difficult house, that will challenge your inspection and report writing skills. If you can think of a limitation or possible hidden defect, it will be present here. Join us for a very interesting day and earn your CE credits.

These electives are included at no extra charge, when complete CE is purchased. All newly ( within 3 years) licensed inspectors that did not attend a pre licensing program must take an extra 4-hour elective for the first 3 years. The courses alternative 1 through 3 years. Electrical Safety, Inspection Safety, and Report Writing.

Looking for a special topic or class, call us. We lots of approved electives!