Fellow Canuck

[Tom Rorke]

Hey Everyone,
My name is Tom Rorke and I'm a newbie here. I have started a business on Vancouver Island, BC Parksville Home Inspections. Hi Mark, I've been watchin your stuff. All great!!!
I sure feel comfortable in here. All Snowbirds

[Gerry Pallotta]

Welcome to the house of madness Tom. You'll like it here, lots of great guys and a lot of good info.

[Christian F. Mettel]

Hi Tom,

Welcome aboard. You'll find this messae board very educational.

Chris

[Tom Rorke]

Thanks Folks, I feel welcome already. BPCPA is already giving me a hassle, but I've been certified at only 2 years, and they won't recognize my school. Caphi says I need to spend between 4 and 8 grand again to belong to Caphi and ensure my licence. Think I'll just carry on business though. Maybe when they come to me I'll have written enough exams by then with Inter-Nachi and National Home Inspectors things will cool down. Anyways thanks again for the welcome folks.
Cheers
Tom

[Mark Nicholet]

Hi Tom,

Welcome to the industry. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you out. I serve oceanside often. Are you licensed with the BPCPA now?

[John Ingham]

Ahh Qualicum Beach, one of my favorite beaches of all time, welcome

[John Allingham]

Welcome John. What happened to the first part of your last name
Looks like we're amost related.

[Mark Nicholet]

Originally Posted by Tom Rorke

Thanks Folks, I feel welcome already. BPCPA is already giving me a hassle, but I've been certified at only 2 years, and they won't recognize my school. Caphi says I need to spend between 4 and 8 grand again to belong to Caphi and ensure my licence. Think I'll just carry on business though. Maybe when they come to me I'll have written enough exams by then with Inter-Nachi and National Home Inspectors things will cool down. Anyways thanks again for the welcome folks.
Cheers
Tom

Tom, I welcome you to InterNACHI but you MUST get licensed to conduct inspections in the Province of BC as of March 31, 2009. It is a $5000.00 fine per inspection after the due date.

When they come to you, it will be with a HUGE fine.

You need to fullfill the requirements of CAHPI, BCIPI or the National Certificate program and apply for a license with the BPCPA.

[James Koong]

Hi Tom,
Do you need help? just ask for,we all behind you.

[John Ingham]

Welcome John. What happened to the first part of your last name
Looks like we're amost related.

I lost it somewhere on the prairies, lol

[John Ingham]

Originally Posted by mnicholet

Tom, I welcome you to InterNACHI but you MUST get licensed to conduct inspections in the Province of BC as of March 31, 2009. It is a $5000.00 fine per inspection after the due date.

When they come to you, it will be with a HUGE fine.

You need to fullfill the requirements of CAHPI, BCIPI or the National Certificate program and apply for a license with the BPCPA.

Its quite a process now Tom, you know what they say BC = bring cash

[Terry Neyedli]

Originally Posted by mnicholet

Tom, I welcome you to InterNACHI but you MUST get licensed to conduct inspections in the Province of BC as of March 31, 2009. It is a $5000.00 fine per inspection after the due date.

When they come to you, it will be with a HUGE fine.

You need to fullfill the requirements of CAHPI, BCIPI or the National Certificate program and apply for a license with the BPCPA.

Hello Tom and welcome!
Mark said it all. You have to have the BCL number to home/property inspect.
It may take time but it is well worth the effort to get in on the ground floor.
T.Neyedli
www.alphahomeinspections.ca
BCL # 47827

[John Ingham]

Tom I just wanted to add, that these regulations now create a positive base that will improve customer confidence, and we inspectors will all benefit from more work and a higher level of respect from all aspects of the industry.

[W Paul Blakey]

Originally Posted by Tom Rorke

Thanks Folks, I feel welcome already. BPCPA is already giving me a hassle, but I've been certified at only 2 years, and they won't recognize my school. Caphi says I need to spend between 4 and 8 grand again to belong to Caphi and ensure my licence. Think I'll just carry on business though. Maybe when they come to me I'll have written enough exams by then with Inter-Nachi and National Home Inspectors things will cool down. Anyways thanks again for the welcome folks.
Cheers
Tom

You might want to consider National Certification. Nowhere near as expensive as CAHPI, and though the school you attended might not be on the accredited trainer list, the hours you put in are taken into account. There is also a practical examination called a TIPR that you do when you have been accepted as a candidate.

Got to: http://www.nca-anc.com for more information.

[Tom Rorke]

Hey folks, Thanks for all your responses, The only thing I'm lacking it seems is the hours of inspections and going around with somebody during inspections. Never give up, never surrender. I did make it here as a full member here though. I just don't want to lose $350.00, $100.00 for the licence Plus $250.00. My is school is recogized by The National Certificate Program. would that help If I apply.

All the best
Cheers,

Tom Rorke