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CLASSES:

Residential

Commercial

10 Day Residential Home Inspection Classes are at the
Courtyard by Marriott® Cypress CA Hotel (near Disneyland)

We have negotiated an $89 a night room rate (Code COA).

COA will also pay for one-year CREIA membership for
those who signup and complete the class.

For information and/or to sign up
call Barton Toll Free at 866-363-1330 Ext 1

These classes are a must for anyone considering the Home Inspection Profession. Our experienced instructors will teach you not only the technical aspects of home inspection, but the must know information to run a profitable business.

You will receive the Systems and Standards 2nd edition book (retail $159) and Code Check Complete (retail $40) and outlines of the class lecture presentations.

Students will be eligible for discounts on reporting software and other business necessities.

Those who attend and pass this class will receive a one-year membership in CREIA paid for by COA

Learn from the experts technical acuity and how to create a profitable business!

Principles of Home Inspection: Systems and Standards, Second Edition

Timed Outline: 80 Hours

For

Casey, O’Malley Associates

Notes:
The PowerPoint lectures for this course contain numerous photographs of systems and components in the field. All times are approximate.

Topics	PowerPoint / Slides	Hours
Standards and Reports • Standards of practice • Code of ethics • Reports	Class Overview and Chapter 1, slides 1-72	1.5
Exterior Cladding • Overview of components and materials • General inspection strategy • Brick, stone, and concrete • Conventional stucco • Synthetic stucco	Chapter 2, slides 1-89	1.5
Exterior Cladding • Wood siding • Plywood, hardboard, and OSB • Metal and vinyl siding • Cement-based siding • Clay and slate shingles • Asphalt shingles	Chapter 2, slides 90-188	1.5

Wood/Soil Contact and Exposed Foundations Soffits and Fascia Windows and Doors Trim, Flashing, and Caulking	90-188	1.0
Exterior Structures • Porches, decks, and balconies • Railings • Columns • Beams • Joists • Porch and deck floors • Garages and carports	Chapter 2, slides 189-300	2.0
Surface Water Control and Landscaping • Flat roof drainage • Window wells • Walks, driveways, and grounds Exterior Inspection Procedures	Chapter 2, slides 301-425	2.0
Steep Roofing • Asphalt shingles • Ice dams • Wood roofing • Slate roofing • Clay tile • Concrete tile • Fiber cement roofing • Metal tile	Chapter 3, slides 1-149	2.0
Steep Roof Flashing • Valley flashing • Chimney flashing • Hip and ridge flashing • Stack and vent flashing • Roof/wall flashing • Skylight flashing Low slope roofing, BUR, Mod Bit, EPDM	Chapter 3, slides 150-226 Low slope, slides 229-325	2.0
Structure: Footings & Foundations • Functions • Configurations	Chapter 4, slides 1-102	3.0

• Types • The macro approach • Settling • Crack analysis • Settlement corrective actions • Shrinkage cracks • Horizontal forces • Backfill height • Foundation surface damage	Incl. above.
Structure: Floors • Sills • Columns • Beams • Joists • Engineered wood • Subfloors and floor slabs	Chapter 4, slides 103-171	1.0
Structure: Walls • Solid masonry walls • Wood frame walls • Brick veneer walls • Arches and lintels	Chapter 4, slides 172-221	1.0
Structure: Roof Framing • Roof rafters, roof joists, and ceiling joists • Trusses • Roof sheathing • Roof framing Structure Inspection Strategy	Chapter 4, slides 222-262 Strategy – 263-267	1.5
Insulation • Introduction • R-Value • Moisture • Building envelope • Materials • Radiant barriers • Vapor barriers • Roof ventilation • Living space ventilation	Chapter 5, slides 1-159	2.0

• Attic insulation inspection • Flat roof and cathedral ceiling inspection • Above-grade wall insulation • Basement and crawlspace inspection • Exhaust fan inspection • Insulation and ventilation inspection procedure	Incl. above
Interiors • Floors • Walls • Party walls • Ceilings • Trim and cabinets • Stairs	Chapter 6, slides 1-114	2.0
Interiors • Windows • Doors • Foundation flaws • Concrete block foundations • Wet basement clues	Chapter 6, slides 115-237	2.0
Electrical Systems • Electrical basics • Service drop and laterals • Service entrance • Service size • Service box • Grounding and bonding	Chapter 7, slides 1-116	2.0
Electrical Systems • Introduction to distribution panels • 240-volt and multi-wire circuits • Distribution panel conditions	Incl. above time, slides 117-165	1.0
Electrical Systems • Distribution wiring • Branch circuit wiring conditions • Knob and tube wiring • Aluminum wiring • Lights • Receptacles	Chapter 7, slides 166-272	2.0

• GFIs • Switches • Junction boxes	Incl. above
Heating: Gas Furnaces • Introduction • Gas piping • Combustion air • Burners • Heat shields • Heat exchangers • Air filters	Chapter 8, slides 1-129	1.5
Heating: Gas Furnaces • Ducts and registers • Testing procedure • Mid-efficiency furnaces • High-efficiency furnaces • Testing procedure for high-efficiency furnaces	Chapter 8, slides 130-256	1.5
Heating: Oil tanks & appliances	Chapter 9, slides 1-45	.5 hr
Heating: Hot Water Boilers • Introduction • Boiler controls • Distribution piping • Radiators • Boiler inspection procedures	Chapter 10, slides 1-121	1.5
Heating: Chimneys • Chimney inspection • Flue liners • Chimney caps • Chimney height • Fire safety • Draft • Chimney damage • Intro to vents	Chapter 11, slides 1-110	2.0
Heating: Metal Chimneys/Vents • Metal chimneys/vents Heating: Fireplaces • Fireplaces • Fireplace hearths • Fireboxes	Chapter 11, slides 111-229	1.5

• Dampers and draft • Smoke chamber • Fireplace face/breast • Ashpit	Incl. above
Heating: Fireplaces • Combustion air • Glass doors • Heat circulators Electric Systems • Baseboard heaters • Electric furnaces • Plenum heaters • Radiant heat	Chapter 11, slides 230-309	1.0
Air Conditioning • Types • Components and their functions • The air conditioning cycle • Capacity • Compressor • Life expectancy • Condenser coils • Evaporator coils	Chapter 12, slides 1-95	1.5
Air Conditioning • Condensate system • Case studies • Refrigerant lines • Condenser fan • Evaporator fan Heat Pumps • Introduction • Heat pumps in practice • Heat pump conditions	Chapter 12, slides 96-163	1.0
Plumbing: Supply System • Supply plumbing system goals and performance • Water entry piping • Supply piping distributions Plumbing: Water Heaters	Chapter 13, slides 1-72	1.5
• Introduction • Gas-fired, oil-fired, and electric water heaters,	Incl. above
Plumbing: Water Heaters • Common problems of conventional water heaters • Fan-assisted water heaters tankless heaters Plumbing: DWV • Introduction • DWV materials • DWV conditions	Chapter 13, slides 73-171	2.0
Plumbing: DWV • Traps • Floor drains • Venting system • Sewage ejector pumps	Chapter 13, slides 172-243	1.0
Plumbing: Fixtures and Faucets • Introduction • Basins, sinks, and laundry tubs • Faucets • Toilets • Bathtubs • Tub and shower stall enclosures • Shower stalls	Chapter 13, slides 244-351	1.5
Total Classroom Interaction Technical/Business		49.0
Field Exercises – Home Inspections and Review of findings		32.0
Total		81

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