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InterNACHI's courses approved by the Government of Alberta, Service Alberta.
Become a home inspector in Alberta
InterNACHI is pleased to announce that its online course program has been approved by the government of Alberta, Canada, for the licensing of home inspectors and has been listed on the Service Alberta government website.
Return to this page for more information in the next few days or visit our message board thread regarding the licensing of home inspectors in Alberta and InterNACHI's approval.
Note: The regulation grandfathers Certified Master Inspectors® (CMI). For those who qualify, becoming a Certified Master Inspector® is probably a simpler way to acquire a license.
Pre-Licensing
Curriculum
The following is a description of the InterNACHI
202-hour course curriculum to fulfill Alberta pre-licensing requirements for
property inspectors. As you complete them, they will be auto-logged into your unique online educational transcript.
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4 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online Safe Practices for the Home Inspector course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
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5 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online 25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
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8 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online Residential Plumbing Inspection course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
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4 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online Residential Electrical Inspection course (free), including all quizzes within, and pass its final exam.
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4 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online Roofing Inspection course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
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12 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online HVAC Inspection course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
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4 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online Structural Issues course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
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16 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online Exterior Inspection course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
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4 hours: Completer InterNACHI's online Communication and Customer Service for Inspectors course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
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14 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online Attic, Insulation, Ventilation and Interior course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
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3 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online Deck Inspections course (free), including all the quizzes within and pass its final exam.
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8 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online Moisture Intrusion Inspection course (free), including all the quizzes within and pass its final exam.
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8 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online Green Building course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
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12 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online Wood-Destroying Organisms course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
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12 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online Mold Inspection course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
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3 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online Inspecting Foundation Walls and Piers course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
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8 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online Log Home Inspection course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
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12 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online Radon Measurement Service Provider course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
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8 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online Commercial Inspection course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
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16 hours: Complete InterNACHI/NACHI.TV's online Advanced HVAC Training for Inspectors video course (free), including all quizzes and pass its final exam.
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16 hours: Complete InterNACHI/NACHI.TV's online Advanced Stucco & EIFS Inspection Training video course (free), including all quizzes and pass its final exam.
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3 hours: Complete InterNACHI's online Introduction to InterNACHI's Residential Standards of Practice course (free), including all quizzes and pass its final exam.
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3 hours: Complete InterNACHI/NACHI.TV's online Advanced Inspection of Crawlspaces video course (free), including all quizzes and pass its final exam.
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5 hours: Complete InterNACHI/NACHI.TV's online Building Science and Infrared Thermography video course (free), including all quizzes and pass its final exam.
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2 hours: Complete InterNACHI/NACHI.TV's online Performing a Home Energy Audit video course (free), including all quizzes and pass its final exam.
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4 hours: Complete InterNACHI/NACHI.TV's online Home Inspection Fundamentals: The Exterior video course (free), including all quizzes and pass its final exam.
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4 hours: Complete InterNACHI/NACHI.TV's online Inspecting Water Heater Tanks video course (free), including all quizzes and pass its final exam.
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202
Hours Total
Course
#1: Safe Practices for the Home Inspector
Topics: Basic Tools and Tips,
Confined Spaces, Ladder Operation and Safety, What to Do in Case of an Injury.
Objective: The student will learn how
to be safe on an inspection. It includes a review of personal
protection equipment, ladder use, client safety, and what to do if an
injury occurs. Also, this course addresses the soft skills of running a
successful inspection business, such as the inspector's basic tool kit,
document preparation, and appropriate attire.
Course
#2: 25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know
Topics: Electrical Panel,
Electrical Subpanel, Roofing Underlayment, Glazing, Garage Firewall, Garage
Drywall, Emergency Egress, Drainage, Anchorage, Notches and Holes, Masonry
Chimney, Attic Access, Clothes Dryer, Standpipes, TPR Valve Discharge, Expansion
Tank, Roof Vents, Traps, Panel Workspace, Electrical Service Conductors,
Particleboard Sheathing, TPR and Explosive Power, FVIR, Island Fixture Venting,
Shingle Roofs and High Winds.
Objective: The student will learn the
25 building standards and good practices related to inspecting systems and
components in a residential dwelling. It is intended to raise the
awareness and understanding of numerous building standards and good
practices. Learning and understanding these standards will allow the
inspector to effectively recognize defects in condition and installation.
Course
#3: Residential Plumbing Overview for Inspectors
Topics: InterNACHI Standards of
Practice, Glossary of Terms; Fixtures; Minimum Number of Plumbing Fixtures;
Access for Cleaning; Clearance for Water Closets, Lavatories; Connections,
Flanges and Joints; Overflows; Automatic Clothes Washer; Bathtubs; Glazing;
Bidets; Dishwashing Machines; Floor and Trench Drains; Food Waste Grinders;
Laundry Tubs and Trays; Lavatories or Washbasins; Showers; Sinks; Urinals;
Water Closets; Whirlpool Tubs; Faucets and Other Fixtures; Faucet and Fixture
Temperature Control; Fixture Tailpieces; Water Heaters; Water Heater as a Space
Heater; Sacrificial Rod; Drain Valves; Access; Water Heater Labeling; Tankless
Water Heaters; Tankless Coils from Boilers; Water Heater Tank Locations;
Confined Space and Combustion Air; Seismic Supports for Tanks; Water Valves for
Tanks; Dip Tube Hole Inside Tanks; Fuel Shutoff Valves or Electric Disconnect;
TPR Valves; Expansion Tank on Boiler; Discharge Pipe on TPR Valve; Water Leak
Catch Pan; Hot Water Tank Defects; Potable Water; Wells; Potable Water
Contamination; Solar Energy; Water Service Pipe; Water Distribution Pipe
Material; Water Pressure Regulator; Water Pressure, Friction and Others; Water
Consumption; Size of Water Supply Pipe to Fixture; Thermal Expansion Control;
Gridded and Parallel Water Distribution; Lead Content of Pipes and Fittings;
Water Distribution Pipe; Valves; Hot Water; Sanitary Drainage; Trenching; Separate
Sewers; Sewage Treatment; Sanitary Drainage Pipe Material; Slope of Drainage
Pipe; Change in Drain Pipe Size; Breakage and Corrosion of Pipes; Fittings;
Prohibited Joints; Cleanouts; Drainage System Sumps and Ejectors; Vents; Air
Valves; Vent Distance; Vent Terminations; Traps; Minimum Trap Size; Prohibited
Traps; Trap Cleanout; Trap Defects; Protection; Protection Against Pipe Damage;
Plumbing Support; Storm Drainage; Dryer System; Dryer Exhaust System; Oil
Storage Tanks; Underground Fuel Gas Piping; Support for Fuel Gas Piping; Fuel
Gas Sediment Traps; Shut-off Valves for Fuel Gas Appliances; Fuel Connectors;
Fuel Gas Venting Systems; Insulation Shields; Factory-Built Chimney Serving
Fuel Gas; Chimney Connection; Fuel Gas Vent Terminations; Automatic Dampers;
Procedural Inspection Checklist; Checklist for Bathroom Fixtures.
Objective: The inspector will learn
how to perform the plumbing portion of a home inspection. It includes a
review of leaks, inadequate water supplies, water contamination, and incorrect
installations of components.
Course
#4: How to Perform Electrical Inspections
Topics: Electrical Safety; Basic
Terms; Simple Theory; Conductor Sizes; Service Entrance; Service Drop; Service
Mast; Service Lateral; Electric Meter; Service Entrance Cable; Quiz on SEC;
Grounding and Bonding; Grounding Systems; Bonding; Panels and Enclosures;
Service Panels; The Main Disconnect; Service Amperage; Inspecting Enclosures;
Fuse Panels; Breaker Panels; Problem Panels; 3-Phase Panels; Panel Oddities;
Electrical Distribution; Wiring Types; Aluminum Wiring; Branch Circuit
Connections; Protection of Wiring; 120-Volt Terminations; Testing Outlets;
240-Volt Terminations; GFCI Circuits; AFCI Requirements; Lighting Circuits.
Objective: The student will learn how
to perform the electrical portion of an electrical inspection. It
includes a review of the service entrance, grounding, and electrical safety
issues.
Course
#5: Roof Inspections
Topics: Common Roof Terms, General
Roof Terms, Roof Styles and Details, Common Roof Issues, Gutters and Drainage,
Roof Drainage and Gutters, Downspout Terminations, Framing and Trim, Roof
Framing From Outside, Roofing Trim, Roof Coverings, Asphalt Shingles, Slate
Tile Roofing, Clay and Concrete Tile, Asbestos Cement Tiles, Wood Shingle and
Shake, Flat Roofs: Roll Roofing, Flat Roofs: Built-up, Flat Roofs: Membranes,
Metal Roofing, Roofing Oddities, Roof Flashings, Edge and Ridge Flashings,
Valley Flashings, Roof-to-Roof Flashings, Roof-to-Wall Flashings, Chimney
Flashings, Vents and Other Penetrations, Roof Ventilation, Basic Ventilation,
Inspecting Chimneys, Masonry Chimneys, Manufactured Chimneys.
Objective: The student will learn how
to perform the roofing portion of a home inspection. It includes a review
of nearly all types of residential roofs.
Course
#6: How to Inspect HVAC Systems
Topics: Inspection Tools;
Inspection Procedure; InterNACHI Standards of Practice; Introduction to HVAC;
Heat Fundamentals; Identify and Describe Heating Systems; Gas, Gas Meters and
Gas Pipes; Combustion Fundamentals; Furnace Fundamentals; Warm-Air Heating
Systems; Ducts; Gas Furnaces; Oil Furnaces; High-Efficiency Heat Exchangers;
Coal, Wood and Multi-Fuel Furnaces; Hydronic Heating Systems; Steam Heating
Systems; Electric Heating Systems; Steam and Hot-Water Space Heating Systems;
Air Conditioning; Heat Pumps; Air Cleaners and Filters; Humidifiers; Electric
Furnaces.
Objective: The student will learn how
to perform the HVAC portion of a home inspection. It includes a review of
the components of common HVAC systems that may be present during a residential
inspection, including warm-air, hydronic, steam and electric heating systems;
air conditioning systems; and heat pump systems.
Course
#7: Structural Issues for Home Inspectors
Topics: Observe and Report; What
You Need to Know; Common Structural Terms; Common Foundation; Common Framing;
Inspector Safety; What to Look For Outside; Lot; Exterior; Decks and Porches;
Roof; What to Look For Inside; Roofing Structure and Attic; Basement and
Crawlspace; Floors; Walls and Ceilings; Windows, Doors and Mouldings; The
Report; Report Writing.
Objective: The student will learn how
to observe and report on structural components and their conditions in a
residential dwelling. It includes a
review of both foundation and framing elements.
Course
#8: How to Perform Exterior Inspections
Topics: Inspection Tools;
Inspection Procedure; Residential Standards of Practice; Identification; Doors;
Windows; Siding; Insulation Value of Siding; Siding Materials Chart; Siding
Types; Wood Siding; Solid Wood and Lumber Siding; Plywood Siding; Shingles and
Shakes; Hardboard OSB Siding; Particleboard Siding; Considerations; Finish
Problems; Chalking; Rot; Aluminum and Steel Siding; Grounding Metal
Siding; Vinyl Siding; SIPs; Brick; Stone; Stucco and EIFS; Asbestos
Cement-Based Siding; Clay and Slate Shingles; Asphalt Shingles; Masonry
Exterior Wall Covering; Concrete Blocks; Manufactured Stone; Load-Bearing or
Veneer?; Common Problems with Masonry Exterior; Foundation Cracks and Water;
Inspecting the Visible Masonry and Foundation; Checking the Masonry; Masonry
Foundation and Piers; Shrinkage Cracking; Sweeping or Horizontal Cracking;
Above-Ground Masonry Walls; Eaves, Soffits and Fascia; Wall Assembly;
Housewrap; Waterproofing and Damp-Proofing; Permanent Wood Foundations; Common
Problems with Walls; Inadequate Clearance from the Roof Cover; Dense
Vegetation; Wood and Soil Contact; Water Intrusion; Flashing of Wall Components
and Moisture Problems; Understanding and Inspecting Flashing; Flashing;
Flashing and Caulking; Sealants for Through-Wall Penetrations; Kickout
Flashing; Exterior Drainage Systems; Site Surface Drainage; Foundation
Drainage; Roof and Surface Drainage; Roof Overhangs and Projections; Roof
Drainage, Gutters and Downspouts; Checking the Site and Foundation; Inspection
of Drainage Slope; Property Drainage; Sump Pumps; Landscaping; Fences; Windows
and Doors; Common Problems; Windowsills and Door Sills; Window Sill Height;
Putty; Weather Stripping; Shutters; Awnings; Fogged Windows; Egress Doors;
Ramps; Stairways; Risers and Treads; Guards; Spheres; Handgrips; Attachment;
Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings; Window Wells; Basement Walkouts; Exterior
Decks; Inspecting a Garage; Garage Door Opener Inspection; Other Systems;
Chimneys; Defensible Space; Retaining Walls; Driveway, Walkways and Pavements;
Buried Oil Tanks; Other Exterior Considerations; Additional Exterior
Structures; Yards and Courts; Flood Zones; Exterior Water; GFCI-Protection for
the Exterior; Clothes Dryer Exhaust; Private Wells; Septic Systems; Other
Exterior Factors; Guide for Homeowners: Water Management and Water Damage
Prevention.
Objective: The student will learn how
to perform an inspection of the exterior of a residential property. This course
covers the components and materials of the exterior that may be present during
a residential inspection including siding types, site drainage, moisture
intrusion issues, windows and doors, flashing, exterior structures, garage, and
other exterior systems and components.
Course
#9: Customer Service and Communication for Inspectors
Topics: Satisfied Clients Talk;
Social Proof; The Cost; Customer Service on the Decline; Think Like a Customer;
First Impressions; Common Courtesy Words; Smile When You Say That; Shake; Smile
Over the Phone; What's in a Name?; Scenario; Mary’s First Impressions; Taking
Clients for Granted; Arriving at the Property; Dress Chart; Clothing Tips;
Personal Hygiene Tips; Between Inspections Tips; You Don't Get a Second Chance;
Ethics; What You Can and Cannot Do; Advertising; Putting Clients First;
Identify Your Clients; Real Estate Agents; Feedback; Everything Your Company
Does; Buying Decisions; Communication; Effective Communication; Good Choice of
Words; Jargon; Tone of Voice Exercise; Nonverbal Communication; Look ‘Em in the
Eye; Nonverbal Exercise; Scenario; Asking Questions; Scheduling; Listening;
Slow; Be Yourself; Humor; Building Relationships; Rapport; Sympathy vs.
Empathy; Common Ground; My Promise; Education; Maintaining Relationships;
People with Disabilities; Scenario; Thank You; Maintenance Inspections;
Referrals; Phone Talk; Tone; Saying No; Ending the Phone Call; Voice Mail; Your
Website; Website Communication; Test Your Site; Keep in Contact; Emails;
handling Complaints; Incident Report Form; Leave-Behind Letter; Keep Caller
Informed; General Release; Statistics; Inspection Reports: Present or Past
Tense?
Objective: The student will learn how
to better serve his/her clients by providing great customer service and using
effective communication.
Course
#10: How to Inspect the Attic, Insulation, Ventilation, and Interior
Topics: Inspector Safety Equipment
and Inspection Tools; InterNACHI Standards of Practice; Heat Movement; Moisture
Movement; Moisture Can Be a Problem; Four Things Your Client Can Do; Protection
From Water Damage; Introduction to Insulation; R-Value of Insulation;
Compressed Insulation; Thermal Bridging; Inspecting the Insulation; Precautions
About Adding Insulation; Check the Attic; Attic Access; Attic Pull-Down Stairs;
Attic Insulation Rulers and Thicknesses; Difficult Areas to Check in the Attic;
Check the Exterior Walls; Airtight; Control Moisture; OVE Techniques; 2x6 Wall
Construction; Wall Sheathing; Check Under the Floors; Floors and Crawlspaces;
Check the Ductwork; Types of Insulation; Blankets; Blown-In Loose-Fill; Foam
Insulation; Rigid Insulation; Reflective Insulation; Radiant Barriers;
Insulation Labels; Where to Look for Insulation; Roof Ventilation and
Insulation; Roof Vents and Insulation Clearance; Ventilation Required; Some
Roof Ventilation Definitions; Inspecting the Roof Ventilation in 10 Steps; Ice
Dams; Roof Ventilation Based on Climate and Insulation Amount; Rule of Thumb;
Roof Height at the Eave; How Basement Walls Should Dry to the Interior; Finding
Interior Foam Insulation and a Fire Hazard; Look for Holes That Allow Air
Leakage into the Basement Wall; Check for Moisture at Bottom of Basement
Finished Walls; Slab on Grade Construction; Is the Slab on a Mound with
Clearance?; Required Vapor Diffusion Retarder with a Capillary Break Beneath
It; Cracks in the Slab and Moisture Problems; Rebar Reduces Cracking;
Insulation on the Exterior Slab-On-Grade Foundation; Frost Protected Shallow
Foundations and Insulation; Slab-on-Grade Insulation and Finishes; Slab with
Moisture-Resistant Finishes; Slab with Moisture-Sensitive Finishes; Missing
Slab Insulation; Signs of Moisture Problems; Crawlspaces, Insulation and
Moisture Problems; Crawlspace Floor Might be a Mud Slab; Crawlspace Floor
Covered with Plastic; Crawlspace Wall is Damp-Proofed; Vented vs. Non-Vented
Crawlspaces; Understanding Vented and Non-Vented Crawlspaces; Air Leakage and
Major Moisture Problems; Air Sealing; Look for Big Air Leaks; Air Sealing from
the Attic; Cathedral Roofs and Air Leaks; Cathedral Ceilings and Insulation;
Why Would an Inspector Recommend Controlling Air Leakage?; Blower Doors –
Useful Tool Checking Air Leaks; Air Barriers; Examples of Air Barriers; Four
Types of Air Barriers; Vapor Diffusion Retarders; For Hot/Humid Climates, Walls
Dry Towards the Inside; Inspecting “Warm Walls” in Cold Climates; For Cold
Climates, Walls Dry Towards the Outside; Ventilation of the House Interior Air;
Purpose of Ventilation; Three Ways to Ventilate; Natural Ventilation;
Whole-House Ventilation; Energy-Recovery Ventilation Systems; Spot Ventilation;
Bathroom Ventilation Ducts and Fans; Windows; Condensation in Double-Paned
Windows; Safety Glass for Inspectors; Doors; Sectional Garage Door Inspection
in 10 Steps; Garage Door Labels; Egress, Steps, Handrails and Illumination;
Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings; Floors, Walls and Ceilings.
Objective: The student will learn how
to perform an inspection of the attic, insulation, ventilation and interior of
a residential property.
Course
#11: Deck Inspections
Topics: Decks and Similar
Structures; Decks Defined; Porches; Verandahs; Balconies; Patios; From the
Ground Up; Deck Load; Footings and Posts; Wood Decay; Moisture and Wood Decay;
The Pick Test; Support and Connections; Girders and Beams; Ledger Connections;
Overhangs; Framing Around; Cantilevered Decks; Bracing; Connections and
Fasteners; Posts and Rails; Guardrails and Supports; Decking; Board placement
and Support; Stairs; Stringers, Risers and Treads; Lighting; Handrails;
Electrical Receptacles; Receptacle Requirements; Weatherproof Receptacles;
Other Considerations; Location and Egress.
Objective: The student will learn how
to perform residential and commercial wood deck inspections. It includes
a review of all common deck defects.
Course
#12: Moisture Intrusion Inspection
Topics: Moisture Moves; Inspecting
for Moisture Intrusion; Inspectors and Codes; Moisture-Resistant Roof Systems;
Roof Flashing; Roof Ventilation and Insulation; Roof Overhangs and Projections;
Roof Drainage, Gutters and Downspouts; Moisture-Resistant Wall System; Checking
Windows and Doors; Flashing of Wall Components; Check Caulks and Sealants;
Moisture-Resistant Foundations; Inspecting the Basement Foundation; Basement
Wall Insulation; Slab-on-Grade Construction; Slab-on-Grade Insulation;
Crawlspaces and Moisture; Checking Ground Clearances; Check Wood Preservative;
Alternative Foundations; Moisture Vapor Control; Climate Considerations;
Moisture Vapor Problems; Indoor Humidity Problems; Air Leakage and Major Moisture
Problems; Vapor Retarder Major Problems; Mechanical Systems and Moisture;
Construction-Phase Inspections; Water Management and Damage Prevention;
Moisture Control for Homeowners; Where to Look for Problem; Bathroom Problems;
Looking in the Utility Room; Looking for Attic Problems; Basement Moisture
Problems; Laundry Moisture Problems; What to Look for Outside; Checking Roof
Moisture Problems.
Objective: The student will learn how
to identify and report on moisture intrusion in homes and
commercial buildings. The inspector will learn the specific details
of building that may cause moisture-related problems. It teaches the
inspector about the design, construction, and maintenance of houses and
buildings that manage moisture effectively. This course also teaches the
best building practices and standards that make a home moisture-resistant.
Building practices and construction techniques are essential for an inspector
to understand. Building components that are defective, incorrectly installed,
or simply missing can produce moisture-related problems. Moisture
intrusion of a building can cause major structural damage and can threaten
the safety of its occupants.
Course
#13: Green Building
Topics: Energy; Report on Energy
Status; Non-Renewable Energy Sources; Renewable Energy Sources; Climate Change;
Natural Causes of Climate Change; Possible Results of Climate Change; Water;
Groundwater Depletion; Water Quality; Home Water Treatment; Indoor Water
Conservation; Outdoor Water Conservation; Lot Development; Erosion; Grading and
Landscaping; Building Methods; Engineered Lumber; Value Engineering;
Enhanced-Efficiency Building Systems; Strawbale Homes; Building Envelope;
Climate Zones; Insulation; Conduction, Convection and Radiation; Air Movement
in Buildings; Attic Ventilation; Moisture Control; Mold; Passive Solar Home
Design; Energy-Efficient Windows; Photovoltaic (PV) Systems; Solar Thermal
(solar water heating); Lighting; Lighting: Bulb and Fixture Types; Daylighting
and Controls; Plumbing; Plumbing Pipes; Hydronic Heating; Hot Water
Recirculation Systems; HVAC; Furnaces; Air Conditioners; Air Ducts; Evaporative
Coolers; Humidifiers; Heat Pumps; Wood-Burning Appliances; Wood Stoves; Roof;
Roof Defects; Green Roofs; Indoor Environmental Hazards; Radon; Asbestos;
Sustainable Practices and Materials; Sustainability; Standards and
Certification; Energy Programs and Legislation; Renewable
Energy/Energy-Efficiency Incentives; Home Energy Audits; Home Energy Ratings;
Energy Codes; Green Building Standards; Energy Program Comparisons; Green
Mortgages.
Objective: The student will learn
what green building is, why it’s important, and how to recognize green systems
and features in homes. It addresses the three main aspects of green
building: energy-efficiency, sustainable materials and practices, and healthy
homes.
Course
#14: Wood-Destroying Organism Inspections
Topics: Biology; Termites;
Subterranean Termite Treatment; Pesticides for Termite Control; Bait, Foam and
Fumes; Treatment of Crawlspaces; Treatment of Basements; Other Treatments for
Termites; Application Equipment; Contamination of Drinking Water; Sample
Calibration Problems; Other Wood-Destroying Insects; Management Options for
WDI; Preventing Termite Damage; Wood-Inhabiting Fungi; Understanding Foundation
Structure; Inspecting Structures; Inspection Checklist; Basic Construction
Terminology; Laws Concerning WDI; Training and Licensing; The Real Estate
Transaction; Completing NPMA-33 Form; References and Study Material; Glossary
Objective: The student will learn how
to identify and report infestation of wood-destroying organisms that may exist
in a building using a visual examination. The inspector will
also learn to recognize evidence of structural damage and previous
treatment.
Course
#15: Mold Inspections
Topics: Types of Mold Inspections;
IAC2 Mold Inspection Standards; What is Mold?; Physical Characteristics of
Mold; Health Effects and Mold; What Mold Needs to Grow; Building Science and
Mold; Finding Mold in Buildings; Inspection Tools and PPE; Hypotheses; Sampling
Devices; Air Sampling; Procedures for Air Sampling; Procedures for Surface
Sampling; When Not to Sample for Mold; General Outline for Performing Tests;
Interpretation of Lab Results; Threshold Limit Values; Mold Inspection Reports;
Remediation; Remediation of Large Areas; Remediation in HVAC Equipment;
Remediation of Confined Spaces; Containment; Completing Mold Remediation;
Preventing Mold Growth; Pollen and Mold Counts; Vital Documents; Glossary of
Terms.
Objective: The student will learn about
mold and how to perform a proper mold inspection. It includes a review of
types of mold, health effects, sampling, lab reports, remediation, and
preventing growth.
Course
#16: Inspecting Foundations Walls and Piers
Topics: Definition of Terms; Masonry;
Masonry Cracks; Bricks and Mortar; Settlement; Cracking; Above-Ground Masonry
Walls; Structural Failure; Brick Veneer Walls; Fire Damage; Vapor Barriers;
Innovations: Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC); Innovations: Cement
Substitutes; Innovations: Cement Admixtures; Innovations: Concrete Aggregate
Substitutes; Innovations: Concrete Footing and Pier Forms; Innovations:
Concrete Waterproofing Systems; Innovations: Fibrous Concrete Reinforcement;
Flashing Products – Manufactured Roof and Pan; Formwork for Ventilated Concrete
Slabs; Foundation Drainage Panels; Foundation Flood Vents; Frost-Protected
Shallow Foundations (FPSF); ICF Walls – Wood Fiber Composite Forms; Insulating
Concrete Forms (ICF); Manufactured Housing Disaster-Resistant Pier; Manufactured
Housing Ground Anchor Systems; Masonry and Concrete Adhesives; Modular Block
Retaining Wall Systems; Plastic Ductwork Systems; Precast Concrete Foundation
and Wall Panels; Pumice-Crete; Steel Foundation Systems; Wood Foundations;
Prefabricated Storm Shelter; Water-Resistant Polyethylene Subfloor Systems.
Objective: The student will learn how
to evaluate foundation walls and piers. It also includes a review
of new innovations in the foundation and concrete industries.
Course
#17: Log Home Inspections
Topics: Inspector Liability;
Combined Disclaimers; Trees; Logs as Building Material; Tree Structure; Tree
Growth; Spiral Grain; Microbes in Trees; Decay and Stain Fungi; Decay Fungi;
Stain and Mold Fungi; Log Home History; Manufactured Log Homes; Handcrafted Log
Homes; Other Types of Log Homes; Wood-Destroying Creatures; Introduction to
Wood-Destroying Insects; Termites; Carpenter Ants; Wood Wasps; Wood-Boring
Beetle Comparison Chart; Anobiid Beetles; Round-Headed Borers; Flat-Headed
Borers; Ambrosia Beetles; Wood-Destroying Insects; Wood-Destroying Birds;
Wood-Destroying Animals; Chinking; Mortar-Based Chinking; Modern Chinking; Wall
Logs; Lower Wall Logs; Settling; Checking; Windows and Doors; Exterior Corners;
Log Home Defects; Soil Movement; Foundations; Wood Decay; Design and
Construction Problems; Settling Problems; Repair and Restoration; Finishes;
Types of Exterior Finishes; Factors Affecting Log Finishes; Evaluating Log
Finishes; Roof Framing; Log Home Performance; Energy Performance; Fire
Performance; Codes and Standards.
Objective: The inspector will learn
how to perform an inspection on a log home. It includes a review of
framing, finishes, and decay issues.
Course
#18: Radon Measurement Service Provider
Topics: What is Radon?; Radiation
and Radioactivity; What is an Atom?; Decay Chains; Curies, Equations and ER;
Health Risks; Radon in Water; Curie and Becquerel; Alpha, Beta and Gamma; The
Geology of Radon; Radon Entry into a House; Radon Measurement: General
Discussion; Protocols for Radon Measurements; Indoor Radon and RDP Measurement
Protocols; EPA and ASTM Mitigation Standards; EPA's Radon Mitigation Standards;
Model Standards; Building Radon Out; InterNACHI SOP for Inspecting Radon
Systems; Radon in Water, Removal Methods.
Objective: The student will learn
about radon, how to perform radon measurements, and how to inspect radon
mitigation systems.
Course
#19: Commercial Property Inspection Prerequisite
Topics: Core Definitions;
Terminology; Common Abbreviations and Acronyms; Use; Royalty-Free Use;
Conflicts; Substantial Compliance; Disclaimer of Liability; Inspection; Who May
Perform the Inspection; Varying Levels of Due Diligence; Uncertainty;
Subjectivity; Not an Architectural or Engineering Service; Not a Warranty,
Guarantee or Insurance; Research; Document Procurement; Documents to Be
Reviewed and Included; Interviews; Pre-Inspection Questionnaires; Reliance;
Fraud; Previously Generated Reports; Walk-Through Survey; Access
Responsibility; Revisits; Inspector Safety; Roof; Exterior; Wood Decks and
Balconies; Basement, Foundation and Crawlspace; Heating and Ventilation;
Cooling; Plumbing; Electrical; Fireplaces; Attic Ventilation and Insulation;
Doors, Windows and Interior; Life Safety; Cooking Area; Report; Limitations,
Exceptions and Exclusions; Ethics; Commercial Inspection Agreement; Request for
Documents and Person(s) with Knowledge; Professional Services Contract; Thermal
Imaging Addendum to Commercial Inspection Agreement; Accessibility Report;
Green Features Report; Commercial Fire Doors.
Objective: The student will learn the
best practices and reasonable approaches for the performance of inspecting
commercial properties through an examination of the International Standards of Practice for
Inspecting Commercial Properties. Commercial inspection contracts,
forms, addenda and other documents are reviewed. Understanding the Standards
of Practice and required agreements and documents is the inspector's first
and most important step toward offering commercial inspection
services.
Course
#20: HVAC Training for Inspectors
Topics: Central heating systems;
various types of furnaces, including gas, oil, electric, solid fuel, air
distribution systems, and filtration systems; classifications, efficiencies and
categories; major components; heat exchangers, blowers, controls and
electronics; pilots, ignitors, flame sensors, fan/limit controls, and safety
devices; sequence of operation; types of boilers, including water, steam, oil,
gas, wood, coal, and electric; forced-draft, natural-draft, and induced-draft;
condensing units, including wall-hung and integrated; zone valves, mixing
valves, water cutoffs, circulators, air separators, temperature/pressure
controls, limit controls, backflow, and tanks; oil burners; piping systems and
hydronic heat distributions systems; heat pump systems, including their
components, cycles and operation; thermostats and controls; ventilation, air
filtration, humidification, dehumidification, and air circulation; chimneys and
venting systems, including masonry, fabricated, vent pipes, types and
categories, plastic, direct, and unvented; in-space heating systems, including
room, wall, floor, electric, fireplaces, stoves, and infrared heaters;
humidification devices and systems, including induct, bypass, portable and
specialty; central cooling systems, including the refrigeration cycle,
compressor, condenser, fan, metering devices, valves, evaporator and coils;
evaporative cooling systems; system defects, including identification,
recognition and diagnosis; basic performance evaluation; and inspection tools
and meters.
Objective: The student will learn how
to: properly inspect an HVAC system by applying visual-only inspection
procedures and defect-recognition techniques; inspect, describe and identify
the HVAC system using normal operating controls; and write a report identifying
material defects observed.
Course
#21: Stucco & EIFS Inspection Training
Topics: What InterNACHI's SOP
requires; What "stucco" is; How to accurately identify stucco and
EIFS types; How to inspect stucco and EIFS using non-invasive, visual-only
techniques during a home inspection; How to identify primary concerns related
to stucco and EIFS; and What and how to report to your client.
Objective: Upon successful completion
of the training course, the student will be able to properly inspect a building
that has stucco or EIFS cladding. Upon successfully completing this course, the
student will be able to: observe wall claddings on a property, and identify and
distinguish the common stucco systems from among the more than a dozen
different types of stucco and EIFS common to residential and commercial
properties; apply non-invasive, visual-only inspection techniques as required
by the InterNACHI Standards of Practice; identify points of concern about the
stucco or EIFS installation or its condition; and report your findings to your
clients in a concise, factual manner that is specific to their property.
Course
#22: Introduction to the InterNACHI Residential Standards of Practice
Topics: Definitions & Scope;
Limitations; Roof; Foundations; Heating; Cooling; Plumbing; Electrical;
Fireplace; Attics, Insulation, Ventilation; and Doors, Windows, Interior.
Objective: The student will learn the
InterNACHI's Standards of Practice as it relates to performing a home
inspection. It covers the various components and systems that should be
inspected. This class is free to everyone (InterNACHI members and non-members
alike).
Course
#23: Advanced Inspection of Crawlspaces
Topics: Using personal protection
equipment; The InterNACHI Standards of Practice; An inspection checklist;
Suggested report narratives and language; and Information for defect
recognition.
Objective: The student will obtain an
understanding of how to inspect a crawlspace. The student will learn from a
home inspector who will perform two on-site inspections of actual crawlspaces,
and learn how more than 50 major defects are discovered and reported.
Course
#24: Building Science and Thermography
Topics: Building science;
Thermodynamics, hydrodynamics, and fluidics; Architecture, engineering and
construction practices; Building maintenance; Energy efficiency; Heat, air and
moisture effects; The building envelope; Wind, rain and sun factors; Heating,
cooling, humidity and moisture; Climate zones and building practices; Heat
loss, stack effect and air leaks; The hygric buffer and vapor barriers;
Moisture, wind and heat.
Objective: The student will learn how
to use an infrared camera and a moisture meter; the principles of building
science; and the application of thermal imaging.
Course
#25: Performing a Home Energy Audit (According to BPI Standards)
Topics: Exterior walk through;
Blower Door setup and diagnostics; Intro to infrared imaging; Air leakage in
the building envelope; Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) testing and worst case
depressurization; Developing a work scope.
Objective: The student will learn how
to perform a whole house energy audit assessment according to BPI
standards. Whether the individual is
preparing for the BPI Building Analyst exam or looking to learn the basics of
the growing residential energy efficiency sector, the student will learn the
fundamentals of performing an comprehensive home audit.
Course
#26: Home Inspection Fundamentals: The Exterior
Topics: Site; Grounds; Drainage;
Siding Materials; Doors; Windows; Lighting; Electrical; Driveways; Walkways;
Plumbing; Other Systems; Safety Issues; Hazards; and Defect Identification.
Objective: The student will
understand the fundamentals of how to perform an inspection of the exterior of
a residential dwelling.
Course
#27: Inspecting Hot Water Tanks
Topics: Components of Water Heater
Tanks; How to Inspect Water Heater Tanks; Defect Recognition; On-Site
Inspections;
Objective: The student will learn how
to: identify components of gas-fired and electric water heater tanks; recognize
defects and safety hazards in relation to modern standards and requirements;
explain FVIR (flammable vapor-ignition resistance) systems; evaluate confined
spaces; evaluate TPR valves; and more.
As you complete the courses, they will be auto-logged into your unique, online educational transcript.
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