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Chapter Meetings – NCASHI

April 22, 2012 By admin

Monthly Chapter Meetings

 

Check Back Here Soon for Information on our upcoming May meeting!

 

 

Wednesday May 16, 2012
At the Quality Inn at the Guilford Convention Center
3:00 – 5:30

 

 

Quality Inn at the Guilford Convention Center
3114 Cedar Park Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 697-4000
I 40 Exit 224
North on Lee Street appr. 300 yards
Turn right onto Cedar Park Rd.
Questions contact Larry Conway
(336) 669-0679
ncashi@triad.rr.com
North Carolina American Society of Home Inspectors
1589 Skeet Club Rd.
Ste 102 Box 342
High Point, North Carolina 27265

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North Carolina Home Inspector- NCASHI Monthly Meeting April 2012

April 22, 2012 By admin

North Carolina Home Inspector NCASHI Monthly Educational meeting

At our most recent monthly meting of the  North Carolina Home Inspectors NCASHI meeting, held this past Wednesday April 18, we had a real double-whammy of guest speakers present… that represented an absolute wealth  and abundance of knowledge and experience that is directly related to what we do as North Carolina Home Inspectors.

North Carolina Home Inspector NCASHI April 2012 chapter meeting

Danny Gough (left) and Bruce Davis addressed The NCASHI Chapter membership At Our April 2012 Chapter Meeting

This month we had the most distinct pleasure to have with us Mr. Bruce Davis and Mr. Danny Gough. Because of the acknowledged professional …stature…of both of these men and because  it’s rare that we’re able to have so much experience, knowledge, and industry authority in the room at the same time, we changed up our meeting format just a bit. Rather than have any formal presentations, we treated the event as an informal round-table discussion  and the results were enthusiastically and overwhelmingly positive. What a great meeting….!

The topics were varied and many…ranging from Carbon Monoxide detectors and testing equipment methodologies to anecdotal stories to reinforce concepts and made points. Another related topic of particular interest to the membership was the relationship between what Home Inspectors routinely find during inspections that relate to gas/oil-fired combustion appliances e.g. furnaces and water heaters, the testing standards of those types of appliances, and the lack of directly related expertise in the field with respect to that testing and attained testing results.

As an example, many of our North Carolina Home Inspector NCASHI members are trained as Carbon Monoxide (CO) analysts and have specific training in the testing and evaluation of the functional performance of combustion appliances. Often and during Home Inspections, appliances are found to be producing excess CO…and we know that this a very dangerous condition that is sometimes fatal to the occupants of a home. So, the inspector identifies the issue in the Home Inspection report and then the equipment is evaluated by an HVAC contractor who may or may not be familiar with the testing standards and who may or may not be able to confirm that a dangerous condition exists. Quite the dilemma for the trained Home Inspector. It was agreed that more industry-wide training and awareness would be a good thing. And it was agreed that Home Inspectors should keep on doing what we do…reporting on potentially dangerous conditions such that we can represent our clients in the most professional manner possible.

We want to profusely thank, once again, both Mr. Davis and Mr. Gough for taking the time to share their knowledge, expertise, and perspective with our membership.

Bruce Davis can be contacted via his website at SivädHome.com

Danny Gough can be contacted via the website of his company, Energy Solutions based in Winston-Salem, NC.

 

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North Carolina Home Inspector – NCASHI Monthly Meeting – March 2012

April 9, 2012 By admin

NCASHI North Carolina Home Inspector Monthly Educational meeting

At our past March meeting of the  North Carolina Home Inspectors NCASHI meeting, we had the distinct pleasure of hosting Mr. Jay Lawson as our guest speaker.

Mr. Lawson is the Director of Natural Resources for Progress Environmental, Inc. based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  Progress Environmental is an environmental and ecological consulting firm offering services to public and private sector clients throughout the southeastern United States.

Jay addressed the membership on a  number of important topics to include:

Jay Lawson Addresses The NCASHI North Carolina Home Inspector Membeship

Jay Lawson of Progress Environmental, Inc. addresses The NCASHI North Carolina Home Inspectors Membership

1) The latest information on the removal of under-ground fuel storage tanks and;

2) Issues relating to common mold problems.

He disclosed that the Superfund, which has historically provided funds for the remediation/removal of residential under-ground fuel oil storage tanks, continues to provide that financial assistance for the remediation of contaminated soil. However, the removal of the physical tank remains the financial responsibility of the home-owner. The Super fund is administered through the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR). The process of filing the proper forms and associated paperwork, and then receiving any actual payment is likely to take many months. Presently, there are no date restrictions on the process and current home-owners are able to access available funds. For more information, visit the Superfund section of NCDENR website.

On the issue of mold, most problems concerning mold are related to water intrusion into or around the home. Any cleanup/remediation must, necessarily include solutions to mitigate any water entry. For more information, in a factual, non-alarmist format, please visit the mold section of the Centers For Disease Control website.

Many thanks go out to Jay for taking time to come educate our membership in areas of his expertise. Thank You, Jay!

We invite any North Carolina Home Inspector to join us for our monthly meetings…and to become a member of our American Society of Home Inspectors chapter! For more more information, Contact Us directly or download and application directly from the Link at the bottom of the home page of our website.

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North Carolina Home Inspector – NCASHI Monthly Meeting – 11/17/2011

November 19, 2011 By admin

On Wednesday November 17, 2011, the North Carolina Home Inspector chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors (NCASHI) held its monthly meeting in Greensboro.

Connie Stephens Addresses The North Carolina Home Inspector NCASHI Chapter

Connie Stephens Addresses The North Carolina Home Inspector NCASHI Chapter

Our honored presenter this month was Ms. Connie Stephens.  Connie is the Executive Director of the North Carolina Onsite Wastewater Contractor Inspector Certification Board (NCOWCICB). The NCOWCICB is responsible for the licensing and certification of onsite waste-water system installers and inspectors in the State of North Carolina.

Connie educated the NCASHI membership regarding the Standards of Practice as they relate to Home Inspectors. The most recent  Inspector Standards of Practice are effective October 01, 2011 .

The basic, refined answer to the question “What does a typical Home Inspection have to do with an onsite waste-water system?” is…..nothing at all! According to the Standards of Practice for onsite waste-water system inspections, any individual who makes any assessment of an installed system must be licensed by the NCOWCICB. This means that, unless a Home Inspector also holds an appropriate onsite waste-water system Inspector license, they cannot legally comment on any part of the waste-water system. As a definitive interpretation, the waste-water system begins at the inlet to the septic tank.  All Home Inspectors should take note of this and be very careful as to what they are inspecting and  reporting as part of their Home Inspection reports. For more information, you can visit the NCOWCICB website to peruse the General Statutes, the Standards of Practice, and information on becoming a licensed Inspector.

We thank Connie for sharing her knowledge and experience with our membership!

We collectively and as usual, cordially invite all North Carolina Home Inspectors to come join our organization; you can directly attain a Membership Application or you can Contact Us for more information right here on our website. Come to a meeting and meet some of the most professional Home Inspectors in our state.

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Upcoming NCASHI Peer Review November 5th, 2011

September 15, 2011 By admin

NCASHI has scheduled a Peer Review for

 

 Saturday, November 5th, in the Winston-Salem area.

 

 “NC ASHI will be conducting a Peer Review in the Triad area near Winston-Salem on Saturday November 5, 2011. Peer Review provides home inspectors a means to test their inspection techniques against the Peer Review Committee and hone their inspection skills in a non-threatening environment. The Peer Review Committee pre-inspects a home and develops a list of deficiencies (maximum of 10 items) that meet the NC Standards of Practice. Attendees are given two hours to inspect the same home under the same conditions as the committee developing their own list of deficiencies. Each candidate will be allowed a minimum of one hour to prepare their notes to present their list to a review panel of three committee members. Each candidate will be administered an oral exam of 30 questions (20 multiple choice and 10 true/false) to test the basic knowledge of the candidate about home inspections. Each candidate is required to bring two previously completed home inspection reports with the accompanying inspection agreement. The inspection report and agreement will be checked with the NC Home Inspector Licensure Board Compliance worksheet to ensure report meet the Standards of Practice. Reports and agreement will be returned prior to the completion of the candidates presentation. The goal is to improve the techniques of the inspector candidate having exposed each inspector to the same house under the same conditions. All Peer Review panel information is completely confidential and the findings of the panel are not discussed outside the review panel.

 

This a limited space exercise to ensure the quality of the program. There is still space available and the cost is $125. To reserve space or request more information contact Andy Hilton at 336.682.2197 or hiltonhome@yadtel.net

Contact Andy Hilton to register at

(336) 961-6809 for the latest information.

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NCASHI Home Inspector Chapter Meeting of 08-17-11

August 24, 2011 By admin

What a great meeting……very, very informative!

NCASHI Home Inspector Lobbyist Henry W. Jones, Jr. addresses the membership

Henry W. Jones, Jr. addresses the NCASHI Home Inspector membership at their monthly meeting this past August 17, 2011

This past Wednesday August 17, the North Carolina chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors (NCASHI) had the distinct pleasure of hosting Mr. Henry W. Jones, Jr. at our monthly meeting. What makes Mr. Jones such an interesting speaker, among many other other characteristics, of course, is that he has represented our chapter and North Carolina home inspectors in front of North Carolina state government for many years. Since he has maintained  that lobbying position for such a long time, he is uniquely qualified to present and discuss the history of the Home Inspection profession as it relates to the enactment of legislation and laws that have affected our industry since well prior to 1996 when the North Carolina Home Inspector licensing laws went into effect.

It was fascinating for the attending membership to hear and learn of the things that go on behind the scenes when special interest groups are attempting to “gain the ear” of legislators in hopes of having a particular bill or piece of legislation passed, changed, or denied such that it might benefit them in some way. It was very interesting to listen to him re-count his experiences with past issues that have affected North Carolina Home Inspectors as well as to subject matter pertaining to current issues that may very well affect us in the future

Henry is our set of “eyes and ears” at the state government level and he plays a very important role in our being kept up to date regarding pending legislation.

Mr. Jones is a Member of the Raleigh law firm of Jordan, Price, Wall, Gray, Jones, & Carlton, PLLC.  His  primary areas of practice  include civil litigation, legislative representation, and construction law.

We Thank Henry for visiting with us and are hopeful that we might be so honored once again at a future meeting. Thanks, Henry!

And… we cordially invite all North Carolina Home Inspectors to come join our organization; you can directly attain a Membership Application or you can Contact Us for more information right here on our website. Come to a meeting and meet some of the most professional Home Inspectors in our state.

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American Society of Home Inspectors Announces New Leadership

April 3, 2011 By admin

19-Year Veteran to Lead Respected Non-Profit for Professional Home Inspectors as 29th President

  • Kurt Salomon named 2011 ASHI president.
  • ASHI names 2011 president-elect, vice president, treasurer and secretary.

DES PLAINES, Illinois, (January 25, 2011) – The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) introduces Kurt Salomon as its newest president at ASHI’s annual InspectionWorld conference, the premier conference and exhibition for the home inspection industry,  held this year in Atlanta, January 25-28.

Salomon, who owns Advocate Inspections, a home inspection company serving Salt Lake, Summit, Davis and Utah Counties in Utah, joined ASHI in 1993 and founded the Utah chapter in 1997.  After serving as the chapter president through 2000, Salomon served on ASHI’s Board of Directors from 2001- 2003 and council speaker from 2005-2006. Prior to becoming the association’s 29th president, Salomon served as the national 2007 secretary, 2009 vice president and 2010 president-elect. He has inspected more than 5,000 homes over the past 19 years, and also was one of the original authors for the National Home Inspector Examination, the test used in many of the states that license home inspectors, as well as one of the requirements to achieve ASHI Certified Inspector status.

In his role as president, Salomon will continue to support and promote ASHI’s commitment to expanding education offerings to its members. This initiative will commence by making some of this year’s InspectionWorld state-approved presentations available to the chapters to use at their meetings and seminars.

“The major reasons home inspectors join and retain their membership in ASHI is because of our core values, education and camaraderie. We are, and will remain, the gold standard of home inspection associations, and I am honored to be representing ASHI as this year’s president,” Salomon said.

[Read More at ASHI.org]

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A New Poll From ASHI Reports More Than 70 Percent of Homeowners Agree Their Home Inspection Helped Them Avoid Potential Problems

April 3, 2011 By admin
  • Nearly 90 percent of all U.S. homeowners surveyed believe homeinspections are a necessity, not a luxury.
  • A home inspection conducted by an ASHI Certified Inspector examinesthe physical structure and systems of a house.
  • ASHI is the only professional organization of home inspectors that has completed NCCA certification process.

 

DES PLAINES, Ill, (February 22, 2011) –  Nearly three in four (72 percent) U.S. homeowners agree the home inspection they had when they purchased their current primary residence helped them avoid potential problems with their home, according to a survey released today by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).  Also, almost two in three (64 percent) noted, in the long run, they saved a lot of money as result of their home inspection. As the housing market begins to recover, ASHI encourages homeowners and buyers to hire a certified home inspector and to get a home inspection to help further protect their investment.

The survey1 was recently conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of ASHI to gauge current consumer perceptions about the purpose and value of a home inspection. Results revealed 88 percent of all homeowners believe home inspections are a necessity, not a luxury.

“ASHI’s goals have always been to build customer awareness of the importance of a home inspection and to enhance the professionalism of home inspectors,” said Kurt Salomon, ASHI president. “It is encouraging to know consumers are listening and understand the significance of protecting their largest single investment, their home.”

While it is clear homeowners who had an inspection understand the value it serves, many still incorrectly believe certain components are included in a standard home inspection. For example, septic systems, electrical wiring and plumbing behind drywall and swimming pools are commonly mistaken as items that are included when, in fact, they typically are not.

[Read More at ASHI.org]

 

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The ASHI School Becomes Wholly Owned By ASHI Education, Inc.

April 3, 2011 By admin

 

Continues to Offer High-Quality Home Inspection-related Education Programs

 

DES PLAINES, Ill., (March 10, 2011) ASHI Education, Inc. (AEI) is pleased to announce it now wholly owns The ASHI School®. The school was established in 2009 as a joint venture between ASHI Education, Inc. and Casey, O’Malley & Associates. Dedicated to upholding its mission of ‘Learn by Doing,’ The ASHI School features more live in-field home?inspection-related training than any other home inspection school in the nation.

Under sole management of ASHI Education, Inc., The ASHI School? provides a full range of high-quality education programs offered to anyone affiliated with, or interested in, the home inspection industry and related professions.

“Our hands-on training provides aspiring home inspectors with the tools and experience they need to build a successful career,” said The ASHI School Director Barton Robertson. “It also serves as a resource for existing ASHI members to continue their home inspection education.”

[Read More at ASHI.org]

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ASHI Deems April National Home Inspection Month

April 3, 2011 By admin

A Home Inspection is Invaluable to Buyers, Sellers & Current Homeowners

  • April is National Home Inspection month.
  • ASHI inspectors subscribe to a Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
  • ASHI adds two ancillary standards for pre-drywall and swimming pools/spas inspections.

DES PLAINES, Ill, (March 29, 2011) — Whether you are planning to take advantage of the buyer’s market this Spring, are looking to sell or rent or expecting to stay in your current home for years to come, now is a great time to schedule a home inspection. According to the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), April is National Home Inspection Month and the association is reminding consumers about the importance of hiring a certified home inspector…

Most people only think about home inspections when they are buying a home. However, a professional home inspection also educates sellers and homeowners on the current condition of their home, minimizing any unpleasant surprises in the future. It is vital homeowners schedule a routine inspection every three to five years to stay ahead of maintenance needs and to avoid costly repairs.

“All home inspectors are not alike, however. Buyers, sellers and homeowners should be mindful when choosing their inspector — it is important to inspect the inspector,” said Kurt Salomon, ASHI president. “ASHI Certified Inspectors are committed to standards of practice and stay up-to-date on the latest home protection issues through continuing education.”

Every April is deemed National Home Inspection Month because nationwide, about half of the year’s home sales occur between April and August, according to the National Association of Realtors®, a Washington, D.C.-based trade group. As the weather improves, it is an ideal time for home sellers to prepare for the upcoming home buying season by scheduling a home inspection. And, buyers need to start thinking about having their new homes professionally inspected before they commit.

 

[Read More at ASHI.org]

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