hausdok Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 The home looked fine to both the clients and the inspector, until the new owner moved in and began to notice things. To read the entire story, click here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector57 Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Does anyone have any good information on training to recognize meth/drug concerns? I will continue to disclaim, but just like foundation issues that I see and recommend a SE, I would like to be a little less naive about what to look for to try and protect my clients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Originally posted by inspector57 Does anyone have any good information on training to recognize meth/drug concerns? I will continue to disclaim, but just like foundation issues that I see and recommend a SE, I would like to be a little less naive about what to look for to try and protect my clients. One of the best education seminars I've ever attended was put on by the Multnomah County Sherrif's office. The presenter taught us how to cook meth using the red P process and the Nazi process. (Of course, attendence was limited and the attendees were scrutinized pretty carefully.) By actually learning the process, it's easier to pick up the clues when inspecting the house. The best way to learn is by doing . . . - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Inspection World had a vendor that had a gadget that could sniff it out. Was not interested, so don't know the details. Google up some terms and you likely will know more than most, with you background in inspection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Originally posted by inspector57 Does anyone have any good information on training to recognize meth/drug concerns? I will continue to disclaim, but just like foundation issues that I see and recommend a SE, I would like to be a little less naive about what to look for to try and protect my clients. Our occasional visiting IAQ expert and meth lab investigator, CaoimhÃn Connell, put together "Recognizing Former Meth-labs" for home inspectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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