Founding company of InterNACHI Korea Chapter Earns ISO Certification

The Kim Inspection, a Home & Building inspection and inspector training company in South Korea, has earned ISO certification, the standard for all industries and activities.

The scope of certification is ISO 9001 (quality management system) and ISO 14001 (environmental management system), which covers * Building Inspection * Educational Services for Building Inspector * Consultancy Service of Building Science and Building Performance Improvement.

What is ISO certification?

ISO certification is a seal of approval from a third-party body that a company runs to one of the international standards developed and published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

The ISO are an independent, non-governmental international organization who brings together experts to share knowledge and develop international standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges.

ISO certification shows your key stakeholders that you have a well-run business that has structure, is stable and ready for growth.

Each ISO standard has its own benefits, for example:

  • [ISO 9001] helps put your customers first
  • [ISO 27001] protects your systems, data and reputation
  • [ISO 14001] reduces your environmental impact
  • [ISO 45001] helps you protect your people
  • [ISO 22301] protects your business from disruption

Considering ISO certification for your home inspection business? Reach out to Kim Jungirl for advice on navigating the process.


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ISO 인증 획득을 축하합니다! :+1:

Yes!

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Congratulations, Kim Jungirl!

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Bam. I love it.

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That’s great, nice work!

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WTG Kim !!

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Hello there this is Mark, I hope you are well and congrats! I am a new certified home Inspector looking to launch in South East Asia, and i red about your ISO certification as requirement locally. I am speaking to lawyers here who mentioned I might be in conflict with the following :

Physical properties testing and analysis services
Services for analyzing and testing physical properties such as strength, ductility, conductivity and radioactivity of materials such as metals, plastics, textiles, wood, glass, concrete and other materials. Including testing for tension, hardness and elasticity, wear resistance and thermal effects.

General mechanical and electrical systems analysis and testing services
Technical analysis and testing services for mechanical and electrical characteristics of machines, engines, motor vehicles, tools, equipment, communication equipment and other complete equipment incorporated in mechanical and electrical components. The results of testing and analysis are usually carried out in the form of evaluation of the performance and response characteristics of the object being tested and analyzed. Inspection may be carried out using models or simulators of ships, aircraft, dams, etc.

Technical inspection services
Testing and analysis services of a technical or scientific nature without modifying or affecting the object being inspected. Includes acoustic, magnetic and ultrasonic testing of machine parts and structures carried out to detect defects. These tests are usually carried out on site. Except for non-technical or scientific inspection services such as visual inspection of buildings, machinery, etc.

Was this also the case for South Korea? I am still trying to figure this out, and maybe the above have nothing to do with ISO!?

Many thanks
Marco

Hi Marco,

A home inspection is a visual inspection looking for potential defects in a residential property. Scientific analyzing and testing generally falls outside the scope of a home inspector’s practice. Most often, if something requires testing, a home inspector will recommend a qualified contractor.

Thank you so much for your reply, my message was a little premature as I am in the early stages of discussion with the lawyer, but I did say just that, non invasive, visual only, non-technical nor testing or analisys nspection.

I think the only complication here is when we test the recepticals and gfci, that might fall under testing equiptment? Anyways 1 of the lawyers I was speaking to is taken my word thats not in any conflict, the other has not, I am speaking to a third and then. Hopefully move forward :pray:

Thank you so much for your reply and view on this subject. It has helped to make me feel more confident that we can do it, and honestly if thinking go well with the take off I don’t even mind getting the local licence, but I understand it’s not cheap, quick or easy, hopefully no need :+1::pray::clap:

You may be able to suggest that outlet receptacles be tested with the hardware included directly on them if someone is having an issue with the idea. In the US, you can test GFCI receptacles simply by pushing a built-in button and it is considered normal operating controls. However, since receptacles are meant to have things plugged into it as part of their normal operation, I see an argument that this kind of testing is not invasive in any degree.

If you would like to connect anyone involved in the process with InterNACHI so we can explain what is typical and within Standards of Practice, we would be happy to do so. Simply have them email education@internachi.org.

Sorry for the late reply, somehow i missed the email! Thank you so much Kaela, will do!