InterNACHI Message Board http://www.nachi.org/forum This is the official InterNACHI message board. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:35:56 GMT vBulletin 60 http://nachi.cachefly.net/forum/images/2006/misc/rss.jpg InterNACHI Message Board http://www.nachi.org/forum Asbestos type insulating board http://www.nachi.org/forum/f20/asbestos-type-insulating-board-45310/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:14:31 GMT Found this recently, it probably is asbestos and will have it lab tested. I am not familiar with asbestos in this form, what can you tell me about it? The return air was panned with this product and is not used, as the forced air furnace was replaced with a hydronic boiler many years ago. Found this recently, it probably is asbestos and will have it lab tested. I am not familiar with asbestos in this form, what can you tell me about it? The return air was panned with this product and is not used, as the forced air furnace was replaced with a hydronic boiler many years ago.
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]]> HVAC gwilcox http://www.nachi.org/forum/f20/asbestos-type-insulating-board-45310/ Attention Northern California Members http://www.nachi.org/forum/f57/attention-northern-california-members-45309/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:39:59 GMT I would like to look into starting a local chapter for us. I would like to see is there any other inspectors out here in Ca. that would be interested in helping with this task? If so please email me or post a reply and let’s see what we can do. I would like to look into starting a local chapter for us. I would like to see is there any other inspectors out here in Ca. that would be interested in helping with this task? If so please email me or post a reply and let’s see what we can do. ]]> California Inspectors bsmith2 http://www.nachi.org/forum/f57/attention-northern-california-members-45309/ ProLab or EMSL? http://www.nachi.org/forum/f21/prolab-emsl-45308/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:33:40 GMT I currently use Prolab I pay 25.00 for a mold test plus I pay for my air o cells $50.00 for a box of 10, plus 25.00 for overnight shipping to the lab. So my cost for one indoor and one outdoor sample is $80.00 any suggestions? I currently use Prolab I pay 25.00 for a mold test plus I pay for my air o cells $50.00 for a box of 10, plus 25.00 for overnight shipping to the lab. So my cost for one indoor and one outdoor sample is $80.00 any suggestions? ]]> ejones2 http://www.nachi.org/forum/f21/prolab-emsl-45308/ News Media Catching on to Home Inspector Licensing Scams http://www.nachi.org/forum/f14/news-media-catching-home-inspector-licensing-scams-45307/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:17:13 GMT I was interviewed for an investigative report being done in the midwest for a television news station and a newspaper.

An investigative reporter who writes for a major Missouri newspaper told me today that his story will be going to print next week.

This has aired in North Carolina. Thanks, Nick, for not being one of the "national associations" who supported the realtors with this scam in North Carolina.

As predicted, the momentum is now in favor of those who continue to believe that licensing is NOT inevitable.

Licensing solves nothing. ]]> jbushart http://www.nachi.org/forum/f14/news-media-catching-home-inspector-licensing-scams-45307/ How to buy commercial property without using your own money. http://www.nachi.org/forum/f53/buy-commercial-property-without-using-your-own-money-45306/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:04:30 GMT http://www.nachi.org/commercial-property-investing-without-using-your-money.htm http://www.nachi.org/commercial-prop...your-money.htm ]]> Commercial gromicko http://www.nachi.org/forum/f53/buy-commercial-property-without-using-your-own-money-45306/ hvac switch http://www.nachi.org/forum/f20/heating-venting-air-conditioning-switch-45304/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:50:39 GMT Is it required to have a switch to turn off the HVAC unit or is it acceptable to be wired directly Is it required to have a switch to turn off the HVAC unit or is it acceptable to be wired directly ]]> HVAC dlee2 http://www.nachi.org/forum/f20/heating-venting-air-conditioning-switch-45304/ Federal Pacific Question. http://www.nachi.org/forum/f19/federal-pacific-question-45303/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:56:56 GMT Does the NEC actually demand or even suggest that Federal Pacific Bkrs/Boxes be removed?
Also, if someone lives around Nashville... Do the Nashville "Metro Codes" actually demand or even suggest that Federal Pacific Brkrs/boxes be removed? ]]> Electrical lrollins http://www.nachi.org/forum/f19/federal-pacific-question-45303/ Cant argue with that http://www.nachi.org/forum/f13/cant-argue-45297/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:01:58 GMT Indian Chief 'Two Eagles' was asked by a white U.S. government official, 'You have observed the white man for 90 years. You've seen his wars and his technological advances. You've seen his progress, and the damage he's done.'

The Chief nodded in agreement.

The official continued, 'Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?'

The Chief stared at the government official for over a minute and then calmly replied, 'When white man find land, Indians running it: no taxes, no debt, plenty buffalo, plenty beaver, clean water. Women did all the work, Medicine man free. Indian man spend all day hunting and fishing, all night having sex.'

Then the chief leaned back and smiled, 'Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that.'
 ]]> Misc. Discussion jknight http://www.nachi.org/forum/f13/cant-argue-45297/ Tech Shield history? http://www.nachi.org/forum/f16/tech-shield-history-45296/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:58:17 GMT Anyone have an idea when the product was first created? I tried the LP website but could not find anything. I remember it coming out about 10 years ago I think. Anyone have an idea when the product was first created? I tried the LP website but could not find anything. I remember it coming out about 10 years ago I think. ]]> Exterior rwashington http://www.nachi.org/forum/f16/tech-shield-history-45296/ Formaldehyde. Please proof this new inspection article. http://www.nachi.org/forum/f50/formaldehyde-please-proof-new-inspection-article-45295/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:26:54 GMT http://www.nachi.org/formaldehyde.htm http://www.nachi.org/formaldehyde.htm ]]> IAC2 Forum gromicko http://www.nachi.org/forum/f50/formaldehyde-please-proof-new-inspection-article-45295/ Chicago Nachi Masonry course http://www.nachi.org/forum/f13/chicago-international-association-certified-home-inspectors-masonry-course-45293/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:13:55 GMT The course taught by Will Decker, was really informative on the evaluation of masonry for residential buildings. Will is a natural teacher. Jeff Merritt and Chris Kirkman did a great job running the room and course. I am looking forward to more Chi Nachi CE classes. GOOD WORK ! The course taught by Will Decker, was really informative on the evaluation of masonry for residential buildings. Will is a natural teacher. Jeff Merritt and Chris Kirkman did a great job running the room and course. I am looking forward to more Chi Nachi CE classes.

GOOD WORK !


 ]]> Misc. Discussion jtribuzio http://www.nachi.org/forum/f13/chicago-international-association-certified-home-inspectors-masonry-course-45293/ South Carolina Termite Infrared Job http://www.nachi.org/forum/f58/south-carolina-termite-infrared-job-45292/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:39 GMT If you have experience doing termites and are in the area drop me a PM here or email me at jason@aikencolon.com, customer wants the job done ASAP. JJ If you have experience doing termites and are in the area drop me a PM here or email me at jason@aikencolon.com, customer wants the job done ASAP.

JJ ]]> jkaylor http://www.nachi.org/forum/f58/south-carolina-termite-infrared-job-45292/ Florida radon testing http://www.nachi.org/forum/f73/florida-radon-testing-45291/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:23:54 GMT Inspectors spend at least $500 to become FL DOH certified for placing and picking up radon tests in Florida.
Radon Report MUST come from a FL DOH certified Radon Business. Many inspectors become certified as technician but then buy a monitor and issue a report which is illegal.

Florida Adminstrative Code: 64E-5.1203 General Provisions (1)
"Beginning January 1, 1989, no person may test for or mitigate the presence of radon in Florida for a fee or other renumeration unless such person has been certified."

Inspector Ethics?
We have many inspectors “performing “ radon tests in Florida who are not FL DOH certified. We have been in the business for years and consumers call or send us copies of their reports, so we see the “illegal” report on a regular basis.
The Florida Department of Health is useless (in my opinion) in enforcing the rules. It used to bother me but our business has evolved to mostly mold and other indoor air quality issues.

I wonder if the DBPR home inspector licensing will have an effect on this problem. Home inspector organization ethics rules don’t seem to do any good either.

We like to have all our inspectors certified for radon. If you want to become certified in Florida for placing and picking up radon tests.
ESA will be having a class in Fort Myers, December 3 & 4 with the DOH test right after the class.
Florida only recognizes a couple training companies. ]]> Florida Inspectors douglas http://www.nachi.org/forum/f73/florida-radon-testing-45291/ NYS will accept online courses http://www.nachi.org/forum/f25/nys-accept-online-courses-45289/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:10:08 GMT NYS will accept courses approved from Out of State Education. All you have to do is file DOS 1746. Show that the course is approved in another state, send a letter stating you would like the credit and a certificate of completion and they'll approve it. Just look up what states take NACHI's online courses and submit your paperwork for approval. It might take a few weeks, so do it ASAP, just in case you file incorrectly, if you require it by 12/31/09 for your license renewel. No need to pay for expensive courses and drive anywhere. All from the comfort of your house. ]]> Education jpilipczuk http://www.nachi.org/forum/f25/nys-accept-online-courses-45289/ spray on cellouse http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/spray-cellouse-45288/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:52:05 GMT building a new home in northern iowa with 2 - 6 walls, used celluose spray on insulation on walls,contractor has plastic and drywall installed on inside and osb board on outside .contractor has started to install siding on and discovered one piece of osb board warped then replacing finding out cellouse still partialy wet approx 2 inches along osb board. Is this common? any thoughts? building a new home in northern iowa with 2 - 6 walls, used celluose spray on insulation on walls,contractor has plastic and drywall installed on inside and osb board on outside .contractor has started to install siding on and discovered one piece of osb board warped then replacing finding out cellouse still partialy wet approx 2 inches along osb board. Is this common? any thoughts? ]]> AskNACHI.org Forum digger http://www.nachi.org/forum/f54/spray-cellouse-45288/