What do you think caused this

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

Key note Kathy.
InterNACHI uses mostly American code and case studies.
Carson Dunlop. I did not like them for there over priced work. Here is a little tip. Home reference book.
http://www.carsondunlop.com/orderform/index.html

There you go. on your way to the higher education Kathy.
Look code can change by county or town.
Get my email address out from my vcard or on my website and give me a shout if you need something.

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

Originally Posted by kluuk

Oh I am doing the basics first Robert, just sometimes when what I see practiced and what is in my studies differ I try to find out more, it's natural to be that way I think, curious, this is one of those examples, my materials from CD and Nachi also differed here. I am of course sticking to my studies and will enroll in that last pesky cd course next month, to ensure I don't miss the intake this time, LOL. I am also taking another extra electrical course through the college, which will then allow me to do more electrical courses. I have no plan to stop learning. Hopefully this isn't an addiction, lol.

The problem I am encountering here I think is exactly what you point out, I need mentoring, I agree 100% and this is my goal, to get to mentoring. I will be joining The ACHI soon hopefully where they have a mentoring program. I appear to have itchy fingers, I need more practical, and to be able to discuss, rather than just study.

I am a senor member. You are making a good choice. Look many members here to. Please ask anyone of the many wonderful examples of the home inspection industry itself.
CMI look for that designation. Ask them. Tell them you have there address and will throw eggs at there door if they do not help. HA HA HA.
You will be fine.

[Kathleen Luuk]

...writing that down...
Shopping list,
eggs,
gas in car....
LOL, thanks Robert. It's nice to see this discussion actually debating an issue without degenerating into a shouting match, like some do, and also allowing some assistance to newcomers, without being pointed out that we are getting away from the topic, which we may have a little....
So anyway, I have learned some things in this topic which have been helpful.

Thanks all for the help, this is clearly a topic I need to read a lot more about.

[Scott May]

Hi Kathleen, don't knock yourself out worrying about one region to the next county. I come from the Oakville/Burlington area...I live now near Collingwood many different things apply. My first inspection here was a cottage...it had no footings just blocks set out on level sand. After the inspection I called the local building inspector. The inspectors answer to this was / oh yes in that part of town (only the beaches) it was allowed due to the fact of the water table being so high, which translates to the township wanted the money from all the cottages being built so they let it go. Like my friend Robert says ..report what you see ....the eyes are your best inspection tool!
cheers Scott

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

Hi Scot. Long time no here.
Hows that addition going?
Just finished a 3.5 room condo. 500sq-ft.
I will post some pics latter.
Email you soon.
Say hello to your wife for me. God bless.