# MICB acquires Code Certified Master Inspector - CCMI® Registered Trademark **URL:** \ **Category:** Legislation, Licensing, Ethics & Legal Issues\ **Created:** [February 17, 2023, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787 "2023-02-17T03:47:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![gromicko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gromicko/32/58172_2.png) [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/1 "2023-02-17T03:47:16Z")
> **[Master Inspector Certification Board acquires "Code Certified Master...](https://certifiedmasterinspector.org/ccmi)** > > Certified Master Inspector® ---
**Author:** ![mparks3](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mparks3/32/277434_2.png) [@mparks3](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mparks3)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/2 "2023-02-17T03:51:12Z")
What do I have to do to get this? ---
**Author:** ![gromicko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gromicko/32/58172_2.png) [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/3 "2023-02-17T03:53:38Z")
I don’t know. They only assigned the mark to us today. ---
**Author:** ![gromicko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gromicko/32/58172_2.png) [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/4 "2023-02-17T04:00:58Z")
Hey Floyd Mayweather, that’s 54-0. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![jdepiero](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jdepiero/32/356888_2.png) [@jdepiero](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jdepiero)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/5 "2023-02-17T15:08:09Z")
It doesn’t say but you may have to have CMI status first or get both CCMI/CMI at the same time. I would contact them. They are very helpful. ---
**Author:** ![gromicko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gromicko/32/58172_2.png) [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/6 "2023-02-17T16:24:17Z")
We just acquired this mark and I honestly haven’t given any thought about what to do with it. ---
**Author:** ![gromicko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gromicko/32/58172_2.png) [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/7 "2023-02-17T16:26:26Z")
We didn’t even want the trademark. We merely wanted those who had it, to not have it. That’s why we procured it. ---
**Author:** ![maltizer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/maltizer/32/407089_2.png) [@maltizer](https://forum.nachi.org/u/maltizer)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/8 "2023-02-17T17:37:20Z")
Take it and run with it Nick. Don’t abandon it. ---
**Author:** ![gromicko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gromicko/32/58172_2.png) [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/9 "2023-02-17T18:18:01Z")
So what requirements do you propose? ---
**Author:** ![gromicko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gromicko/32/58172_2.png) [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/10 "2023-02-17T18:30:50Z")
I’m thinking it’s going to have to be tied to ICC. ---
**Author:** ![tglaze](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/tglaze/32/362210_2.png) [@tglaze](https://forum.nachi.org/u/tglaze)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/11 "2023-02-17T20:45:26Z")
Congrats on acquiring the CCMI trademark. Maybe MICB should require a CMI cert, ICC R5 Cert. X number of ICC inspections, 200 question exam based on ICC R5 courses. BTW, what is MICB going to do about all the GAHI members who who are currently using the GAHI CCMI trademark and their certification? ---
**Author:** ![tglaze](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/tglaze/32/362210_2.png) [@tglaze](https://forum.nachi.org/u/tglaze)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/12 "2023-02-17T23:43:17Z")
Apparently on deaf ears as usual… ---
**Author:** ![gromicko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gromicko/32/58172_2.png) [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2023, 5:33am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/13 "2023-02-18T05:33:35Z")
> [@tglaze](#): > > BTW, what is MICB going to do about all the GAHI members who who are currently using the GAHI CCMI trademark and their certification? We gave them all until December 31, 2023 of this year to phase out use of our registered trademark. They’ve already begun deleting it from their sites and marketing materials. ---
**Author:** ![maltizer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/maltizer/32/407089_2.png) [@maltizer](https://forum.nachi.org/u/maltizer)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/14 "2023-02-18T19:40:33Z")
Tying it to the ICC would be a good call and you could do it very easy. @gromicko Also Nick, thank you for not turning your back on me. You have to be wondering … what is Michael up to now? You know what I’m working on right now and I am going to use it hand in hand with my Inspection business. InterNACHI is my home and I come to the message board daily. I am not leaving this profession, just years ago you said: “Michael, don’t put all of your eggs in 1 basket”. I am already making a HUGE impact and earning multiple certifications much like I have here at InterNACHI and my goal is to have repetitive clients and better relationships with both my clients and affiliates (Brokers, Mortgage Companies, Banks, Car Dealerships, etc which will go hand in hand with both Residential, Environmental, and Commercial Property Inspections). Today, I’m even coming home here to visit on the InterNACHI message board to take a break from my Board Certified Business Credit Specialist training. I’m gonna be honest … it’s some of the hardest training that I’ve ever taken. The Credit Repair industry is Highly Regulated with a bunch of different laws. I’m compliant with all Federal, State and Local laws. A lot of companies have screwed good hard working folks over the past 20 years. I’m 1 of the good guys and much like the Home Inspection Profession, I entered to help people, not to screw them. Well my friend, I love you (you know I’m not gay - I just care deeply for people) and I’ll talk soon. Gotta get back to studying. I’ve read 112 pages over the past 4 hours and 15 minutes and I’ve still got another 64 pages to go, so another 3 and a 1/2 hours. InterNACHI Rocks and hands down is Simply the Best Home Inspector Association. Proud member for 14 years this May. ---
**Author:** ![bcawhern1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bcawhern1/32/408713_2.png) [@bcawhern1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bcawhern1)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/15 "2023-02-19T17:28:35Z")
> [@tglaze](#): > > X number of ICC inspections, This would be impossible to accomplish unless you are an employee of the local building authority. Am I missing something? > [@tglaze](#): > > 200 question exam based on ICC R5 courses. Yuck, so you have to pass it twice? However, I think I know where you are heading Tom. If you are going to be a “Code” certified master inspector…I would 100% agree you should be IRC or IBC certified, plus the regular CMI requirements. And, it should NOT cost more! (or maybe just a nominal administrative type fee) Btw, has anyone considered the negative side of this? Does this imply we are performing the “C” word inspections? ---
**Author:** ![tglaze](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/tglaze/32/362210_2.png) [@tglaze](https://forum.nachi.org/u/tglaze)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2023, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/16 "2023-02-19T17:42:09Z")
> [@bcawhern1](#): > > Btw, has anyone considered the negative side of this? Does this imply we are performing the “C” word inspections? I think you would have to separate the two and not co-mingle. Either a HI or a CI, but not both within a single inspection. My thoughts on the # of code inspections is something that would be needed to elevate someone to the level of a Master Inspector. The test was just something that would keep the CCMI designation from being something that is just being bought and given out. In others words, it really is something that would have to be earned. It was just some ideas of the top of my head for something that I’ll will probably never seek. Heck, I’ll probably retire before I have enough credentials to apply for a CMI. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![bcawhern1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bcawhern1/32/408713_2.png) [@bcawhern1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bcawhern1)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/17 "2023-02-19T17:54:21Z")
> [@tglaze](#): > > something that I’ll will probably never seek. Or may ever need. There are many many inspectors who qualify but do not feel the need for the credential. I suspect you are a pretty big fish in a small pond in your area. ---
**Author:** ![ruecker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/ruecker/32/357170_2.png) [@ruecker](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ruecker)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2023, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/18 "2023-02-19T18:03:09Z")
> [@bcawhern1](#): > > Btw, has anyone considered the negative side of this? Does this imply we are performing the “C” word inspections?. I had brought up a similar question on another thread. Basically, in my opinion, promoting “code certification” credentials could be used against you even when not performing a “code inspection.” ---
**Author:** ![bcawhern1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bcawhern1/32/408713_2.png) [@bcawhern1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bcawhern1)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2023, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/19 "2023-02-19T18:10:24Z")
> [@ruecker](#): > > “code certification” credentials could be used against you even when not performing a “code inspection.” Not sure how I would use my IRC and IBC certs once completed. I doubt I will put it “in your face” per se. But rather have it contained within a list of my other credentials. ---
**Author:** ![mparks3](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mparks3/32/277434_2.png) [@mparks3](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mparks3)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2023, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787/20 "2023-02-20T02:35:35Z")
> [@maltizer](#): > > Tying it to the ICC would be a good call and you could do it very easy I have said that for years. ICC is recognized almost everywhere. [Next page](https://forum.nachi.org/t/micb-acquires-code-certified-master-inspector-ccmi-registered-trademark/225787.md?page=2)