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#1

Originally Posted By: bsmith
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Very often while writing my summary I refer to the Norman Becker Home Inspection book. What are some of the reference texts you use?

–
Bill Smith


www.SmithHomeInspection.com


“The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.” A. Einstien

#2

Originally Posted By: jpope
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Code Check series icon_biggrin.gif

–
Jeff Pope


JPI Home Inspection Service


“At JPI, we’ll help you look better”


(661) 212-0738

#3

Originally Posted By: gbeaumont
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Hi to all,


I agree with the 2 named publications, but a little more of the beaten track in "A safe haven" by Todd Schultze, which is the best thing out there covering enviromental hazards related to property.

Regards

Gerry

--
Gerry Beaumont
NACHI Education Committee
e-mail : education@nachi.org
NACHI phone 484-429-5466

Inspection Depot Education
gbeaumont@inspectiondepot.com

"Education is a journey, not a destination"

#4

Originally Posted By: psmothers
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The Illustrated Home.

–
Foxe Smothers


"Its not a matter of will we rebuilt it is matter of how soon..."

"A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
#5

Originally Posted By: bsmith
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How often do you refer to the IRC?

–
Bill Smith


www.SmithHomeInspection.com


“The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.” A. Einstien

#6

Originally Posted By: jpope
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Rarely, as my jurisdiction follows the UBC.


I use the Code Check guides as a reference almost daily.

--
Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
"At JPI, we'll help you look better"
(661) 212-0738

#7

Originally Posted By: bhendry
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Hi Gerry,


Thanks for the tip on the Schultze book. I ordered one from Amazon used "missing DJ, otherwise immaculate". $8.37 shipped - wadda deal.

Regards,

Bill

#8

Originally Posted By: mrichardson
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Besides those already mentioned, I use “Wiring a House” and “Plumbing a House” from the For Pros by Pros series published by Taunton Press for report text occasionally.


I also find good non-technical material on the web (using internet sources works only if you're confident about the source, or are sufficiently expert to evaluate the correctness of the material).

Mike

#9

Originally Posted By: jstone
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My favorite so far is Principles of Home Inspection-Systems and Standards by Dearborn Press. Very informative with good illustrations. Very large book, 882 pages.

–
John Stone


Stone Property Inspections, LLC


www.stoneinspect.com

#10

Originally Posted By: jhagarty
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Jerry Peck

–
Joseph Hagarty


HouseMaster / Main Line, PA
joseph.hagarty@housemaster.com
www.householdinspector.com

Phone: 610-399-9864
Fax : 610-399-9865

HouseMaster. Home inspections. Done right.
#11

Originally Posted By: jburkeson
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jhagarty wrote:
Jerry Peck
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--
Joseph Burkeson, RPI (Hooperette)

?Anyone who has proclaimed violence his method inexorably must choose lying as his principle.?
~ Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
#12

Originally Posted By: dbowers
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PITI’s Training Manuals on electrical, roofs and structural. The Code Check. The Larry Reavis “HomeExam”.