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Richard A. Hetzel is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
According to Res. SOP
2.9. Attic, Ventilation & Insulation I. The inspector shall inspect |
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The purpose of splitting the limitations into their own section is because one limitation may apply to many requirements. |
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According to Res. SOP
2.9. Attic, Ventilation & Insulation I. The inspector shall inspectSo, if II.F. is a limitation to the inspection requirements. Then the SOP requires ACTIVATING the mechanical ventilation systems. Yes? The use of "activate" in the limitation implies that the requirement of "inspecting" includes "activating." II.F. limits activating a certain type of fan; it is not limiting the action of the inspector. Agreed? BEN GROMICKO InterNACHI Director of Education 'Now That You've Had a Home Inspection' Book Home Inspection Training Video on USB Last edited by bgromicko; 10/6/09 at 11:49 AM.. |
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He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors - Thomas Jefferson - Founding Father |
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Confusing, so the average Joe somo consumer can go back to the dealership and claim they were confused and did not know they were supposed to change the oil or were confused on which hole to pour it in, and now want to know when their new engine will be installed?
I think this one may be getting over thought. JMHO Bungalows to Mansions Professional Inspection Services, LLC dba 1st Inspection Services Bruce M. Graham III Gainesville, FL 32608 352 871 8989 Florida Licensed Home Inspector #HI10 NACHI05091592 ICC 5268478 www.1stinspectionsfl.com www.bungalowstomansions.com |
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Likewise, on a 30 degree day...I can inspect the cooling system but will not activate it, either. Nice stretch....but....without the language that you have invented and inserted to make your point...the language that exists is quite clear. James H. Bushart Professional Building Analyst, BPI Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas 314-803-2167 Inspecting in Aurora, Branson, Carthage, Granby, Joplin, Kimberling City, Monett, Mount Vernon, Neosho, Nixa, Purdy, Reed Spring, Republic, Springfield and surrounding areas. |
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According to Res. SOP
2.9. Attic, Ventilation & Insulation I. The inspector shall inspect B. the ventilation of the attic spaces C. mechanical ventilation systems; II. The inspector is not required to: F. activate thermostatically operated fans. Inspecting includes using normal operating controls. Inspectors are required by SOP to activate mechanical ventilation systems, not thermostatically operated fans. BEN GROMICKO InterNACHI Director of Education 'Now That You've Had a Home Inspection' Book Home Inspection Training Video on USB |
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Ever hear of the case of the home inspector, who put ICC credentials in his marketing, was assumed by a client to be inspecting code violations? The client was confused as to what the inspector was required and not required to do. Judge ruled in favor of client. “Statements contained in an advertisement or on a website may form the basis for subsequent claims of misrepresentation by customers who did not understand the inspector’s role.” The SOP is supposed to make things clear. If the client doesn't understand what we're doing, the ruling favors the consumer. BEN GROMICKO InterNACHI Director of Education 'Now That You've Had a Home Inspection' Book Home Inspection Training Video on USB |
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What does advertising have to do with the SOP? Sure, you can mislead with advertising...such as "I meet or exceed the NACHI SOP". That is confusing and misleading and can get you in trouble. We all know that. But the SOP, itself, is not advertising. It specifically states that I will not activate the attic fan. Period. Because you suspect otherwise from some stretched and creative misinterpretation of the word "inspect" does not mean that I am obligated to do what I specifically stated I would not do. You are mixing apples and oranges in an attempt to make a point, Ben. James H. Bushart Professional Building Analyst, BPI Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas 314-803-2167 Inspecting in Aurora, Branson, Carthage, Granby, Joplin, Kimberling City, Monett, Mount Vernon, Neosho, Nixa, Purdy, Reed Spring, Republic, Springfield and surrounding areas. |
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Read... According to Res. SOP 2.9. Attic, Ventilation & Insulation I. The inspector shall inspect B. the ventilation of the attic spaces C. mechanical ventilation systems; II. The inspector is not required to: F. activate thermostatically operated fans. You shall inspect the mechanical ventilation system (twist the SOP and call it an attic fan if you wish). BEN GROMICKO InterNACHI Director of Education 'Now That You've Had a Home Inspection' Book Home Inspection Training Video on USB |
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Okay. I am not required to activate "thermostatically operated fans". I stand corrected. The SOP is clear.
James H. Bushart Professional Building Analyst, BPI Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas 314-803-2167 Inspecting in Aurora, Branson, Carthage, Granby, Joplin, Kimberling City, Monett, Mount Vernon, Neosho, Nixa, Purdy, Reed Spring, Republic, Springfield and surrounding areas. |
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According to Res. SOP
2.9. Attic, Ventilation & Insulation I. The inspector shall inspect B. the ventilation of the attic spaces C. mechanical ventilation systems; II. The inspector is not required to: F. activate thermostatically operated fans. What if the "fan" is on a humidity control? SOP apparently requires inspectors to "activate" mechanical ventilation fans that have HUMIDISTATs.
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Your argument relies upon adding the words "apparently", "implies", and "might". Mine depends on nothing more than an understanding of the words in the SOP as they are written. I think you need to look for another argument. James H. Bushart Professional Building Analyst, BPI Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas 314-803-2167 Inspecting in Aurora, Branson, Carthage, Granby, Joplin, Kimberling City, Monett, Mount Vernon, Neosho, Nixa, Purdy, Reed Spring, Republic, Springfield and surrounding areas. |
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Does the SOP require inspectors to activate mechanical ventilation fans that have HUMIDISTATs? BEN GROMICKO InterNACHI Director of Education 'Now That You've Had a Home Inspection' Book Home Inspection Training Video on USB |
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rmaday is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Ditto. you're reaching for something that isn't there.
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