The "Infrared Certified" professional designation and logo.
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.
- overheated equipment.
The Infrared Certified™ 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 useage 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:
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You or your inspection company must own, lease or be renting an infrared camera.
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You must have taken at least 16 hours (2 days) of continuing education devoted to
infrared cameras/thermal imagery or building science (not including the mandatory
green building course).
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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 online Green Building Course including
all its quizzes and passed it final exam, and that I have taken at least a 16
hours (2 days) of continuing education devoted to infrared cameras/thermal imagery
or building science.
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Applicant's signature
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Instructions:
- Mail the above signed application/affidavit to InterNACHI, 1750 30th Street,
Boulder, CO, 80301.
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- Fax the above signed application/affidavit to InterNACHI at (650) 429-2057.
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- Scan and email the above signed application/affidavit to fastreply@nachi.org
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.
"Infrared Certified" and the Infrared Certified logo are U.S. trademarks protected
by trademark and common law.
- The United States Patent and Trademark Office serial number for the professional
designation Infrared Certified™ (standard characters) is 77362739.
- The United States Patent and Trademark Office serial number for the logo Infrared Certified™ (stylized and/or with design) is 77362868.
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
Infrared Certified software logo:
Other websites in development:
Watch the show on Infrared Certified: http://www.nachi.tv/episode33