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The "Infrared-Certified" Professional Designation and Logo

Infrared Certified
Infrared (thermal imaging) is an advanced, non-destructive technology that allows me to show you things about your home that no one can show you with conventional inspection methods.
 
An infrared inspection can identify and document:
  • 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 and 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; and 
  • overheated equipment.
The Infrared Certified® Registered Trademarked professional designation and trademark logo are available to individuals who offer infrared inspection services and who apply for usage permission.  Applying for designation and logo usage permission is simple, fast and free.  There are no annual dues or hidden costs.
 
Current requirements (subject to change) for professional designation and logo usage:
  1. You or your inspection company must own, lease or be renting an infrared camera.
  2. You must be a member in good standing of InterNACHI.  Membership requirements are at:  http://www.nachi.org/membership.htm
  3. You must complete InterNACHI's online Electrical course (free), including all quizzes within, and pass its final exam. 
  4. You must complete InterNACHI's online Plumbing course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
  5. You must complete InterNACHI's online Roofing course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
  6. You must complete InterNACHI's online HVAC course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
  7. You must complete InterNACHI's online Structural course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
  8. You must complete InterNACHI's online Exterior Inspection course (free), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
  9. You must complete InterNACHI's online Attic, Insulation, Ventilation and Interior Inspection course (free), including all the quizzes within and pass its final exam.
  10. You must complete InterNACHI's online Moisture Intrusion Inspection course (free), including all the quizzes within and pass its final exam.
  11. You must complete InterNACHI's online Energy Audit course (free), including all the quizzes within and pass its final exam.
  12. You must take at least 16 hours (two days) of Continuing Education devoted to infrared cameras/thermal imagery or building science in addition to the online courses required for InterNACHI membership and the courses listed above. 
  13. You must sign and return the application/affidavit (below) to InterNACHI.

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Application/Affidavit 
to use the Infrared Certified™ professional designation and logo
 
Full Name:   _____________________________________________________
 
InterNACHI ID#:  NACHI  __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
 
Company Name (not required):   ________________________________________
 
Address (kept confidential):   ______________________________________________
 
Address (kept confidential):   ______________________________________________
 
City:   ______________________________________________
 
State or Province:   ___________________________
 
Zip or Postal Code:   _________________
 
Country:   _______________________
 
Phone Number:   _(_______)_____________________
 
Email Address:   ___________________________@_________________.______
 
Web Address (not required):   www.___________________________________.______
 
I hereby attest that the above information is correct, that I or my inspection company owns, leases or is renting an infrared camera, that I am a member of InterNACHI in good standing, that I have taken InterNACHI's free, online Green Building Course including all of its quizzes and passed its final exam, that I have taken InterNACHI's free, online Moisture Intrusion Inspection Course including all of its quizzes and passed its final exam, and that I have taken at least a 16 hours (two days) of Continuing Education devoted to infrared cameras/thermal imagery or building science.
 
 
__________________________________________________
Applicant's Signature
 
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Instructions:
First, make a clean copy of the application (above).  If you don't know how to copy the application from this webpage, vist: http://www.nachi.org/myowncopy.htm  Then...
You will NOT receive approval or confirmation and will only be contacted if something is wrong.  Consider usage permission to be granted upon your application being submitted.   Usage permission holders will eventually be listed on several infrared websites being built, but, again... once you mail, fax, or email your application/affidavit, you are free to use the professional designation and logo.
 
Download and print your free "Infrared-Certified" certificate: http://www.nachi.org/ir-certificate.htm
 
"Infrared-Certified" and the "Infrared Certified" logo are Registered U.S. Trademarks protected by trademark and common law.
To download the "Infrared-Certified" logo, visit:  www.nachi.org/infraredcertified.htm.  The logo is designed to look particularly nice on websites.
 
To download InterNACHI's Thermal Imaging Inspection Addendum, visit: http://www.nachi.org/iraddendum.htm
 
To download InterNACHI's Thermal Imaging Addendum to the Commercial Inspection Agreement, visit: http://www.nachi.org/comsop.htm
 
Visit InterNACHI's free, interactive message board forum dedicated to thermal imaging and infrared cameras: http://www.nachi.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=58
 
Make sure you've added thermal imaging services to our search engines.  Many real estate agents use www.InspectorLocator.com to find a one-stop inspector that offers all the inspections needed.  There is no cost to list your ancillary services (such as thermal imaging) on our search engines. Visit: http://www.nachi.org/ancillary.htm
 
Order your free Infrared Certified truck decals:
 
CLICK HERE to order your Infrared Certified truck decals.
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Infrared-Certified software logo:
 
Other websites in development:
Visit InterNACHI's Green Resources page. 
 
 
Hi-Res Infrared-Certified logo: http://www.nachi.org/infraredcertified.htm
 
Questions?   Visit InterNACHI's free, interactive message board forum dedicated to thermal imaging and infrared cameras: http://www.nachi.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=58 or email fastreply@nachi.org
 
 
 
 
 
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