Private Water Management Training Purdue University's private water supply management course. An extensive course that will teach you about private well types, the types of pumps associated with them, etc.. Downloads: 10
| Author: Purdue University
Posted: May 18 2010
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Water Heater Serial Number Decoder A water heater decoder chart that lists over 100 brands of water heaters, their manufacturers and how to interpret/decode the serial number in order to determine the age of the unit. File Size: 81.92 KB
| Downloads: 32
| Author: Mike O'Handley, Editor - The Inspector's Journal
Posted: May 14 2010
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Arbitration Clause Deemed Unconscionable on Appeal When choosing an arbitration clause or service, be sure that the process and fee structures are not onerous to the client. Ensure that both parties utilize a service that is qualified, cost-effective, and fair to everyone involved. Ensure that the inspection agreement is disclosed at the time of discussion, that it is signed prior to the engagement, and that the arbitration clause is initialed by the client. File Size: 109.07 KB
| Downloads: 4
| Author: Joe Farsetta
Posted: Sep 29 2009
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Home Inspections: When is exceeding the SOP going too far? When determining professional liability, one needs to examine the benchmark, or parameters, by which the inspection was performed; that benchmark is the SOP. When you veer too far outside of those parameters, you are in undiscovered territory. Instead of being black and white, shades of gray become areas for close examination. Where process becomes the issue, it becomes vital that those processes are documented and available. Process needs to be defensible, consistent, and expectations need to be correctly set. File Size: 31.23 KB
| Downloads: 16
| Author: Joe Farsetta
Posted: Sep 29 2009
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Life Expectancy Here is a list of items that I found with their corresponding life expectancy. When I found more than one source with differing expectancies, I averaged them out.
FPE Panels - Hazard or Hype? This 7-page article by Douglas Hansen explains the basis for the wide-held belief among electricians and home inspectors that FPE panels are a fire hazard. File Size: 751.12 KB
| Downloads: 120
| Author: Douglas Hansen
Posted: Jun 01 2009
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Mold, Housing and Wood Explains why and how mold grows on nearly any material including wood, steps that can be taken to prevent, control and remove mold, and current scientific information about the health effects of mold. (5/02)
Builders Foundation Handbook(1 Vote) This is a good basic training manual for anyone who wants to learn about placing concrete foundations. File Size: 2 Mb
| Downloads: 189
| Author: John Carmody,Underground Space Center, University of Minnesota; and Jeffrey Christian, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Posted: Nov 25 2008
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Furnace Age Decoder Chart Chart used to decode age from serial numbers of heating systems. Periodically revised. NOT guaranteed 100% accurate. Last updated September 15, 2008 File Size: 145.92 KB
| Downloads: 1236
| Author: Mike O'Handley with help from TIJ members
Posted: Nov 18 2008
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Attic Venting Florida Solar Energy Center Literature Review of the Impact and Need for Attic Ventilation in Florida Homes File Size: 2034.92 KB
| Downloads: 134
| Author: Danny Parker
Posted: Nov 06 2008
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External Moisture Guide Provides guidance for building techniques based on various environment factors using a risk matrix File Size: 1.8Mb
| Downloads: 94
| Author: New Zealand Dept of Bulding and Housing
Posted: Oct 27 2008
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