I was certified as a CMI last week. http://www.certifiedmasterinspector.org/cmi/ab.html
If memory serves me right Nick G registered CMI in Canada and the USA last year. It is owned by NACHI and is to be used as per NACHI dictates. It is to be used only by members that meet or exceed the standard of education and experience listed elsewhere on this site
To find out more about it go to http://www.certifiedmasterinspector.org/cmi/index.htm
My hope is that some day when the public hears CMI they will know that it stands for excellence, Professionalism and that they can have faith is the person that is a CMI. It should have the same recognition as P.E. or PENG MD etc.
I find it a little distasteful after 25 years as a full time inspector that I would have to pay $175.00 to be classified as a Master of the industry. Is there any one else that has 25 solid years in this industry ? And 9 years prior to that in doing what was then conditional inspections.
Larry I agree, another title is meaningless, considering Licencing will be forthcoming in BC, Quebec and Alberta.
I have been inspecting for 15 years, was ASHI certified and currently hold RHI with OAHI. I think I am better qualified then the examiners. Have lots of court experience too, helping disgruntled clients who made the mistake of using P2P. Have lots of experience too with by-laws and governance issues. Also have experience with clients hiring less then adequate contractors who screwed up and launched legal actions. What do I need a title for to prove my experience that is based on sound reputation, experience, referrals and repeat clients?
We should all hope for licencing it will be the great equalizer and will ensure special interests such as franchisors are kept at arms length from management of self regulating bodies.
Sorry you find it distastful if you don’t want then stay away the choices yours.
Did you sign up for the National Certification ,that is starting to look very distastful to me .
Roy Cooke sr. RHI… Royshomeinspection.com… CAHPI-ON
