well I have been certified since 2002 in electrical and everything else since 2006. I’m the only HI in Ohio that has any training on the Residential Code of Ohio changes that take effect on July 1st.
Ohio does things differently and I doubt that any HI knows more about this subject than I.
I don’t believe that I have insulted anyone. I am just trying to save an inspector from getting sued. They shouldn’t feel bad because real estate agents are more ignorant on this subject than HI.
I’m going after the new home market so I am not trying to take inspections away from anyone. I have no competition in what I do.
I think that HI should have to pass the ICC E1 exam. Then be good to go. But as it stands in Ohio that will not work.
I would like to see a limited electrical inspector cert for HI.
From OSHA: Covered work by both qualified and unqualified persons .
The provisions of §§1910.331 through 1910.335 cover electrical safety-related work practices for both qualified persons (those who have training in avoiding the electrical hazards of working on or near exposed energized parts) and unqualified persons (those with little or no such training) working on, near, or withthe following installation
I had complaints aimed at me by real estate agents. Too bad. So sad. Why? For 1, I dismount fronts.
I followed InterNACHI training on how to dismount fronts. So now I am one of; ‘those who have training in avoiding the electrical hazards.’
Story. During a home inspection following a very contentious inspection the week prior with a real estate agent/broker, I was made aware, at the last second, a Provincial AHJ and Licensed Electrical Contractor and a Licensed General Contractor would be at the inspection and did I mind. I said, The More professionals the merrier
My client, a licensed real estate broker in Quebec left me a fine testimonial/review after the inspection.
( My wife and I would like to thank you for the great job you did in our pre-purchase home inspection. We truly appreciate your professional and detailed approach. In the end, we used the information from the report to negotiate a price reduction meaning that the home inspection report did not cost us money but rather saved us money and the peace of mind knowing what we’re getting into, priceless!)
The Provincial AHJ and Licensed Electrical Contractor and Licensed General Contractor, Big Commercial and Residential all said, fine understanding of safety and followed a perfect inspection protocol.
Am I and the honorable InterNACHI members on this thread to believe you are not a trained home inspector?
Thank you for bring it up.
Do you penetrate receptacle slots to measure faults?
Do you use a Wiggly on 30 - 50 amp equipment receptacles for continuity?
Do you dis-mount HVAC or HRV/ERV cabinet fronts to look at filters and examine the cabinet?
Do you lift AC fuse-less disconnect fronts to examine the pullout disconnect and the cabinet and take a photo?
Do you move boxes, furniture or even clothing in a closet to access the attic hatch?
Remember, SOP is like code. The minimum required.
When it comes to safety, OSHA the safety standard state side. Read my prior post.
May I recommend you take the advanced InterNACHI electrical course?
