NYS Approved Thermography Class for Home Inspection Continuing Ed Credit

[Bill C. Merrell, CMI]

New York State just notified us that our Thermography Class for Home Inspectors is Approved for Home Inspection Continuing Education Credit as follows:

"NOT JUST INSPECTED... INFRARED INSPECTED"TM (C) Merrell Institute

Infrared (thermal imaging) is an advanced non-destructive technology that allows an Infrared Certified Tech to show you things about your home that no one can show you with a conventional inspection methods. Infrared inspections can identify and document the following: (each property is unique)

• electrical faults before they cause a fire.
• overloaded and undersized circuits.
• circuit breakers in need of immediate replacement.
• missing, damaged, and/or wet insulation.
• heat loss in walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors
• air infiltration in walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors.
• water and moisture intrusion that could lead to mold.
• possible pest infestation.
• hidden roof leaks, before they cause serious damage.
• air conditioner compressor leaks.
• under fastening and/or missing framing members.
• structural defects.
• broken seals in double pane windows.
• energy loss and efficiency.
• dangerous flue leaks.
• damaged and/or malfunctioning radiant heating systems.
• unknown plumbing leaks.
• overheated equipment

USE OF INFRARED (IR) CAMERA IN AN INSPECTION
7 HOUR CLASS CERTIFICATE
NYS HOME INSPECTION CE APPROVED- WE FILED APPLICATION WITH NYS AND WE WERE NOTIFIED OF OUR APPROVED EFFECTIVE 7-8-08

APPROVED/RECOGNIZED BY THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS:

• NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION NETWORK
• InterNACHI CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
• HOUSING INSPECTION FOUNDATION
• ASSOCIATION OF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORS
• ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ASSOCIATION

THIS SEMINAR INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TOPICAL AREAS:

1. THE PURPOSE AND USE OF AN IR CAMERA IN A HOME INSPECTION
2. EXTERIOR INSPECTING AND HE USE OF AN IR CAMERA
3. INTERIOR INSPECTING AND THE USE OF AN IR CAMERA
4. LIMITATIONS OF AN IR CAMERA IN THE INSPECTION PROCESS
5. ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT TO THE IR CAMERA
6. USE OF TECHNOLOGY WITHIN THE SCOPE OF WORK PERMITTED IN NYS

Friday, August 1st, 2008 from 8am to 4pm $ 185.00 Advanced Registration
7 hour credit-NYS, Dept. of State, Division of Licensing Services Home Inspection Continuing Education Approved as of 7-8-09

Many Schools offer IR classes for upwards of $800-1200. We are hosting this 1 day IR Seminar (7 hours) for $ 185.00. You do not need to own or bring a camera with you to enroll in this class. This class is viable for the Home Inspectors who wants to learn the basic uses of an Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera. We will demonstrate an inexpensive, yet quite reliable unit during the class, which retails for $ 2,995. Our other Camera, costing $7,500 will also be demonstrated.
Location: Merrell Institute Facility, 1461-16 Lakeland Avenue, Bohemia, NY 11716
Certificate Issued by: Bill Merrell, Ph.D.- School Director, Appraisal Education Network School 631-563-7720
Limited Seating: $ 185.00 Advanced Registration/Pre-Payment . $275.00 At Door Registration/Payment

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"NOT JUST INSPECTED... INFRARED INSPECTED"TM (C) Merrell Institute

CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 30 STUDENTS- SIGN UP NOW- NYS, DEPT. OF STATE APPROVED FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT AS PER NYS, DOS.

[Bill C. Merrell, CMI]

http://www.merrellinstitute.com/ircertifiednachi.htm

This is the NACHI members link to download the course page, print it and send it in to us. This course is approved for Home Inspection Continuing Education Credit.

Bill- All the best!

[Bill C. Merrell, CMI]

Found a Vendor that Leases Thermal Imaging FLIR Cameras for $99 per month
http://www.mauiworks.com/product.asp...=433&catid=150

[Bill C. Merrell, CMI]

We are now looking to offer Energy Inspection/Audit classes, which will only be ofered after approved by NYS. We will make the announcement later this summer.
Watch for details. We will also be giving away 5 free tuition vouchers over the next 6 months through NACHI, to NACHI members. Keep checking them out.
I will contact Nick when it is ready so he can post the free tuition certificates, for contest winners, as part of the daily free giveaway