Rhode Island Home Inspection Continuing Education Courses
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Rhode Island Home Inspection Packages
12-hour Online Renewal Package
- Conventional Heating and Cooling Inspections 6This course focuses on noninvasive inspection of the systems and components referred to as “conventional” heating and cooling. For the purposes of this course, the training focus and learning objectives are for the thorough observation, noninvasive inspection and informative reporting requirements on permanently installed force air, gas-fired, electric-powered central heating and cooling systems, components, and air-to-air heat pumps.
The focus is not simply on the mechanicals of the heating and cooling system cabinet and equipment. Rather, this course emphasizes and expands upon the inspection routine as guided by industry standards of practice, and focuses on safety parameters, effective communication skills for client understanding, and targeting your eyes on the heating and cooling inspection as you turn into the inspection property driveway that first time.
To enhance the learning experience, the course is seasoned with inspection best practices and in-the-field perspective and experience gained over time, to review and reinforce basic home inspection requirements to meet or exceed standards/regulations and client satisfaction.
- Ethical Practice for Home Inspectors 2This course will review the fundamental standards and codes of ethics for the profession practice of home inspection. It will cover information from national and international home inspection associations which governs home inspections. Case studies will be discussed to supplement the training. Strategies will be outlined to assist the professional to make ethical decisions when faced with a conflict. Periodic assessments will be included throughout the course to check for understanding.
- Fireplace Inspections 2This course will discuss statutory regulations concerning fireplace and chimney inspections, as well as the elements of fireplaces, chimneys, and wood burning stoves. We will discuss the proper methods of construction, installation, maintenance, and safety considerations necessary to enhance a home inspection and provide an increased level of comfort for your clients.
- Inspection of Foundations 2After exploring the exterior of the home, the home inspector should examine the foundation of the residence. Since the foundation supports the weight of the entire structure; this area of the building must be constructed under strict adherence to all applicable building codes and undergo rigorous safety inspections. Foundation problems can cause plumbing leaks, squeaky and uneven floors, sticking doors and windows, and cracked walls. This course will identify the factors that affect foundation design and the types of materials and components used in foundations. In addition, this course will specify inspection items for foundation problems and indicate methods used in foundation repair and retrofitting.
Rhode Island Home Inspection Courses
Ethical Practice for Home Inspectors
Ethical Practice for Home Inspectors
Conventional Heating and Cooling Inspections
Conventional Heating and Cooling Inspections
The focus is not simply on the mechanicals of the heating and cooling system cabinet and equipment. Rather, this course emphasizes and expands upon the inspection routine as guided by industry standards of practice, and focuses on safety parameters, effective communication skills for client understanding, and targeting your eyes on the heating and cooling inspection as you turn into the inspection property driveway that first time.
To enhance the learning experience, the course is seasoned with inspection best practices and in-the-field perspective and experience gained over time, to review and reinforce basic home inspection requirements to meet or exceed standards/regulations and client satisfaction.
Exterior Inspections: Siding, Garages, and Carports
Exterior Inspections: Siding, Garages, and Carports
Fireplace Inspections
Fireplace Inspections
Framing Inspections: Floors, Walls, and Roof
Framing Inspections: Floors, Walls, and Roof
A home inspector must have a basic understanding of how a house is built in order to detect deviations from accepted building practices and codes.
Home Inspection: Getting Started and Creating an Inspection Report
Home Inspection: Getting Started and Creating an Inspection Report
Inspecting Water Heaters
Inspecting Water Heaters
The purpose of this course is to prepare home inspectors to confidently perform water heater evaluations and properly present their findings to their clients. In this course, we will discuss the following: different types of water heaters, how each type of system operates, individual components of each type of system, how to perform an inspection properly, and how to present your findings to the customer.
Inspection of Foundations
Inspection of Foundations
Inspection of Plumbing Systems
Inspection of Plumbing Systems
Interior Inspections
Interior Inspections
Introduction to Inspecting Built-In Appliances
Introduction to Inspecting Built-In Appliances
Introduction to Inspecting Cooling Systems
Introduction to Inspecting Cooling Systems
This course focuses on the systems that are used most frequently in today’s homes. These include central air conditioning systems, heat pumps, window and through- wall units, and evaporative coolers.
Introduction to Inspecting Heating Systems
Introduction to Inspecting Heating Systems
There are many types of heating systems, and they all are categorized based on the source of thermal energy they use to generate heat. Sources of thermal energy include natural gas, oil, electricity, solar energy, geothermal energy, and wood. This course will exam various sources of heat and identify ways to transfer heat energy. In addition, the course will specify characteristics of various heating systems including freestanding and area heating systems.
Pests and Environmental Hazards
Pests and Environmental Hazards
Phased Inspections from the Ground Up
Phased Inspections from the Ground Up
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Gain extensive information on residential home inspection and construction for the entire building process
- Review site preparation, footings and foundations, framing systems, insulation and ventilation, HVAC, and mechanical systems
- Solidify your understanding through course drawings and photographs that illustrate the construction process
Structural Home Inspections
Structural Home Inspections
This course will focus on the structural homeinspection using the American Society of Home Inspectors’ (ASHI) standards asan outline for topics. The course will discuss details for the exterior,interior and structure inspection, and will use examples of common componentsand defects as training tools. We will also discuss reporting defects in orderto communicate findings accurately to the customer and limit your liability.
The Complete Roof Inspection
The Complete Roof Inspection
The information – examples – recommendations provided will be useful in the reporting process, designed to up the professional Home Inspectors Roof Inspection routine, and assist in providing the client with clear information necessary to understand the general condition of the roof and next steps related to observed deficiencies for the buying process.
The Components of Electrical Systems
The Components of Electrical Systems
The Importance of Insulation
The Importance of Insulation
Understanding the Anatomy of Construction Defects
Understanding the Anatomy of Construction Defects
Water Management: Proper Grading and Drainage Slopes from Foundations
Water Management: Proper Grading and Drainage Slopes from Foundations
This course will examine the importance of proper grading and drainage slopes for foundations as it pertains to home inspections. Many defects observed during home inspections could have been completely avoided if simple preventative measures would have been taken. Many of these issues are often caused by poor water management. This course will discuss proper proper grading and drainage for homes and explain water diversion repairs and preventative measures to ensure water relief.