Two-Day Seminar in St. Louis, MO

[James H. Bushart]

December 9th and 10th at the Holiday Inn-Select, in St. Peters, MO....the NACHI Caravan pulls in from Canada to offer another great session. Both classes start at 8:00 a.m. and run to 3:30 p.m. Fees are $50 for NACHI members and $100 for non-members.

For more info, see our chapter website at www.monachi.org

Day One - 12/9 is Plumbing for Home Inspectors. Here is the outline:

Plumbing Course Outline - 1 Day

(6 CEUs)

Course Overview:
Purpose
Elements
Application
Testing
Evaluation
Note: As a pre-requisite, the inspector should have clear understanding of their association’s Standard’s of Practice and Code of Ethics and/or their State/Provincial inspection guidelines, where applicable.

Plumbing Introduction:
Definition of Plumbing
Components of Plumbing – Water Supply, Drain, Waste, Venting, Fixtures, Appliances, etc.
Standards of Practice - Refer to Industry Associations
Code of Ethics - Refer to Industry Associations
Inspection Tools & Application
Inspection Techniques, Safety, Reporting Methods & Qualifying the Client

Types of Plumbing:
Materials Used in Plumbing – Copper, Lead, Galvanized, ABS, PVC, Pex, Poly-B, Combination, etc.
Pros & Cons of Each Type

Styles of Plumbing:
Designs – City (Municipal) vs. Rural (Private) Application
- Soldered Joints vs. Compression or Crimped
Pros & Cons of Each Style
Combining Styles - Common Combinations
- Considerations

Plumbing Systems:
Water Supply – Curb Stop, Main Shut-off, Water Meter, Distribution Pipes
Drainage – Main Clean-outs, Stack, Traps
Venting – Dry vs. Wet
Cisterns, Wells & Septic Systems
Mechanicals – Hot Water Tank, Expansion Tank, Pumps, Humidifier, Appliances
Valves, Fixtures, Faucets, etc.

Plumbing Pluses:
Frost-free, Anti-siphon devices, Isolation Valves, Steel-braided Hoses, Insulation, etc.

Plumbing Deficiencies:
Defect Recognition - Recognizing Problematic Areas, Workmanship Quality, Weather, etc.
Reporting Concerns & Issues for the Inspector

Question period / Open forum

Evaluation:
Course Evaluation form handed out for completion & return (includes comments & suggestions)



Day Two - December 10 is Framing for Home Inspectors. Here is the outline:

Framing Course Outline - 1 Day

(6 CEUs)

Course Overview:
Purpose
Elements
Application
Testing
Evaluation
Note: As a pre-requisite, the inspector should have clear understanding of their association’s Standard’s of Practice and Code of Ethics and/or their State/Provincial inspection guidelines, where applicable.

Framing Introduction:
Definition of Framing
Components of the Framework – Structural Supports, Floors, Walls, Ceilings, Roofs, etc.
Standards of Practice - Refer to Industry Associations
Code of Ethics - Refer to Industry Associations
Inspection Tools & Application
Inspection Techniques, Safety, Reporting Methods & Qualifying the Client

Types of Framing:
Materials Used in Framing - Wood, Metal, Combination
Pros & Cons of Each Type

Styles of Framing:
Designs of Construction – Stick Built & Balloon
Pros & Cons of Each Style
Combining Styles - Common Combinations
- Considerations

Framing from the Ground & Up:
Support Beams & Posts, Sill Plate, Rim/Band Joist, Floor Joists, Blocking, Sub-floor
Wall & Nailer Studs, Cripple & King Jacks, Headers/Lintels, Upper & Top Plates, Wall Sheeting
Ceiling Joists, Rafters, Trusses, Roof Sheeting

Framing & Next Steps:
Insulation, Vapour Barrier,

Framing Deficiencies:
Defect Recognition - Recognizing Problematic Areas, Workmanship Quality, Weather, etc.
Reporting Concerns & Issues for the Inspector

Question period / Open forum

Evaluation:
Course Evaluation form handed out for completion & return (includes comments & suggestions)