December 9th and 10th at the Holiday Inn-Select, in St. Peters, MO…the NACHI Caravan pulls in from Canada to offer another great session. Both classes start at 8:00 a.m. and run to 3:30 p.m. Fees are $50 for NACHI members and $100 for non-members.
For more info, see our chapter website at www.monachi.org
Day One - 12/9 is Plumbing for Home Inspectors. Here is the outline:
Plumbing Course Outline - 1 Day
(6 CEUs)
Course Overview:
[FONT=Times New Roman]Purpose[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Elements[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Application[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Testing[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Evaluation[/FONT]
****Note: ****As a pre-requisite, the inspector should have clear understanding of their association’s Standard’s of Practice and Code of Ethics and/or their State/Provincial inspection guidelines, where applicable.
Plumbing Introduction****:****
[FONT=Times New Roman]Definition of Plumbing [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Components of Plumbing – Water Supply, Drain, Waste, Venting, Fixtures, Appliances, etc.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Standards of Practice - Refer to Industry Associations[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Code of Ethics - Refer to Industry Associations[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Inspection Tools & Application[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Inspection Techniques, Safety, Reporting Methods & Qualifying the Client[/FONT]
Types of Plumbing****:****
[FONT=Times New Roman]Materials Used in Plumbing – Copper, Lead, Galvanized, ABS, PVC, Pex, Poly-B, Combination, etc.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Pros & Cons of Each Type[/FONT]
Styles of Plumbing****:****
[FONT=Times New Roman]Designs – City (Municipal) vs. Rural (Private) Application[/FONT]
- Soldered Joints vs. Compression or Crimped
Pros & Cons of Each Style
[FONT=Times New Roman]Combining Styles - Common Combinations[/FONT] - Considerations
Plumbing Systems:
[FONT=Times New Roman]Water Supply – Curb Stop, Main Shut-off, Water Meter, Distribution Pipes[/FONT]
Drainage – Main Clean-outs, Stack, Traps
Venting – Dry vs. Wet
Cisterns, Wells & Septic Systems
Mechanicals – Hot Water Tank, Expansion Tank, Pumps, Humidifier, Appliances
Valves, Fixtures, Faucets, etc.
Plumbing Pluses:
Frost-free, Anti-siphon devices, Isolation Valves, Steel-braided Hoses, Insulation, etc.
Plumbing Deficiencies:
[FONT=Times New Roman]Defect Recognition - Recognizing Problematic Areas, Workmanship Quality, Weather, etc.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Reporting Concerns & Issues for the Inspector[/FONT]
Question period / Open forum
Evaluation:
Course Evaluation form handed out for completion & return (includes comments & suggestions)
Day Two - December 10 is Framing for Home Inspectors. Here is the outline:
[FONT=Times New Roman][size=5]Framing Course Outline - 1 Day
(6 CEUs)
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Course Overview:
[FONT=Times New Roman]Purpose[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Elements[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Application[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Testing[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Evaluation[/FONT]
****Note: ****As a pre-requisite, the inspector should have clear understanding of their association’s Standard’s of Practice and Code of Ethics and/or their State/Provincial inspection guidelines, where applicable.
Framing Introduction****:****
[FONT=Times New Roman]Definition of Framing [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Components of the Framework – Structural Supports, Floors, Walls, Ceilings, Roofs, etc.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Standards of Practice - Refer to Industry Associations[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Code of Ethics - Refer to Industry Associations[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Inspection Tools & Application[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Inspection Techniques, Safety, Reporting Methods & Qualifying the Client[/FONT]
Types of Framing****:****
[FONT=Times New Roman]Materials Used in Framing - Wood, Metal, Combination[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Pros & Cons of Each Type[/FONT]
Styles of Framing****:****
[FONT=Times New Roman]Designs of Construction – Stick Built & Balloon[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Pros & Cons of Each Style[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Combining Styles - Common Combinations[/FONT]
- Considerations
Framing from the Ground & Up:
[FONT=Times New Roman]Support Beams & Posts, Sill Plate, Rim/Band Joist, Floor Joists, Blocking, Sub-floor[/FONT]
Wall & Nailer Studs, Cripple & King Jacks, Headers/Lintels, Upper & Top Plates, Wall Sheeting
Ceiling Joists, Rafters, Trusses, Roof Sheeting
Framing & Next Steps:
Insulation, Vapour Barrier,
Framing Deficiencies:
[FONT=Times New Roman]Defect Recognition - Recognizing Problematic Areas, Workmanship Quality, Weather, etc.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Reporting Concerns & Issues for the Inspector[/FONT]
Question period / Open forum
Evaluation:
Course Evaluation form handed out for completion & return (includes comments & suggestions)
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