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| Spring Edition | Issue #2 2008 | |
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MAIN ARTICLE How
do I find a good home inspector? Not all inspection companies are alike, and selecting the wrong company could cost you thousands of dollars in repair and replacement costs. Consider the following when shopping for home inspection companies. Experience: How much experience do the inspectors have and how long have they have been in the business? The best home inspectors have been in business for years and have seen thousands of homes in this area. Home Inspection Training: Have the inspectors gone through any extensive home inspection training? In many states inspectors can simply call themselves home inspectors without any training or licensing. National Association Membership: Is the inspector a member of American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), a professional home inspection organization? Companies that are affiliated with professional organizations are serious about what they do, and know about all the new developments in their fields. Liability Insurance: Does the inspector carry Professional Liability Insurance (Errors and Omissions Insurance)? If you ever need to collect on a legal judgment, an inspector without insurance my not be able to pay your claim.
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LATEST
INSPECTION NEWS  Everyone
has heard the term Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) required in bathrooms or
where water sources are located, but what is an Arc Fault Interrupter (AFCI)?
The current version of AFCIs work like a regular circuit breaker in the service panel, but it also shuts off the circuit if it detects a hazardous arc. This added level of circuit protection can help prevent fires caused by electrical arcs. Since January 2006, Arc Faults have been required by local codes enforcement. This new requirement affects 1. All new construction. 2. Alterations and additions to existing dwelling units where the scope of the work creates new bedroom space. 3. Rewiring a dwelling to meet current code. An AFCI protection device must de-energize and protect the entire bedroom circuit from an arc fault. This includes any wire terminating the bedroom space: outlets, fans, and smoke detectors. |
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