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What is a Home Inspection?
Home inspection is a visual inspection of the components of an entire house, both inside and out. The area typically covered in a home inspection is from the roof to the foundation outside, and the crawlspaces/basement to the attic inside, and all accessible areas.   A home inspection offers peace of mind and can provide a house with a clean bill of health or bring to light important problems which may be defects, safety hazards, or deterioration for example, that require attention and repair. A home inspector should work off a comprehensive checklist and will provide you with a report and recommendations.

Certified by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors - Click here to verify.

Standards of Practice describes what a home inspector does:

Residential Standards of Practice. The international Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI)

Chinese Drywall Inspections

AmIAQC Certified Indoor Environmenatlists are best qualified for Chinese Drywall inspections.

Your inspector should carry Errors and Omissions insurance for Chinese Drywall.

Chinese Drywall Inspections are not part of a Home Inspectors "Standard of Practice".

Chinese Drywall Inspections are not covered by Home Inspector's E&O insurance.

A  Professional will have: ·         A Certification that meets the American National Standard 1100 approved by the American National Standards Institute ( ANSI)  http://www.naplesmoldinspection.com/id47.html  ·       
  Insurance (minimum):$1,000,000 Liability
Professional Liability: $1,000,000 / $1,000,000 limit /claims made
Microbial Consulting Coverage: $1,000,000 / $1,000,000 limit /claims made
Note:
Professional Liability, E&O that covers Chinese Drywall assessments and Preliminary mold inspections / testing.
Microbial Consulting Coverage, E&O that covers MOLD Post remediation inspection/testing (Clearance)

Florida Law requires Mold Assessors (Inspectors) and Mold Remediators to be licensed and insured.  Mold Assessors are required to have at least $1milion liability/E&O insurance for pre and post remediation activities. Mold Remediators are required to have at least $1 million in general liability insurance.  .
Home Inspector License does NOT qualify as Mold Assessor (Inspector/Tester)License.
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One very important aspect of the new law the consumer should understand is that Mold Inspections and Home Inspections are / will be two different professions, with separate licenses and regulations.

 

Highlights of New Mold / Inspector Law
Mold Inspector (Assessor)                                               License Requirements:
  • Extensive approved training                    
  • Pass a state exam  (CIE or CIEC or CMC )  www.acac.org                                                        
  • 4 years Experience                                                         
  • $1,000,000 Liability, E&O insurance                            
  • Continuing Education classes 
(1 year of experience with specific College degrees)        
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Home Inspector   License Requirements:  
  • 120 hours of approved training
  • NO EXPERIENCE
  • Pass a state exam
  • $300,000 Liability insurance
  • No E&O insurance
  • Continuing Education classes
 Companies providing Mold Inspection Services or Home Inspection Services must be certified by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation thru licensed employee. Note:Minimum time to become a licensed Mold Inspector:  3 to 4 YearsMinimum time to become a licensed Home Inspector: 3 to 4 weeks

The organizations listed below have their own Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Their websites only include their members, who pay fees and go through their specific training.  Our lists include home inspectors from many of these organizations, providing you with more inspectors from which to choose.

“The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), founded in 1976, is North America’s oldest and largest professional society of home inspectors. ASHI’s goals have always been to build customer awareness of the importance of a quality home inspection and enhance the professionalism of home inspectors.” … http://www.ashi.org/

The National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) is the world's largest most elite home inspection association. A non-profit organization with members in all 50 states, all provinces of Canada and 32 other countries, NACHI is the international home of over 9,400 inspectors worldwide. NACHI's membership increases at the rate of 400 a month. http://www.nachi.org/

Florida Association of Building Inspectors, Inc. (FABI) has promoted professionalism in the industry through qualifying their members to assure the public’s confidence.  http://www.fabi.org 

 FABI applicants must pass a written examination, have their inspection report reviewed and show proof of a required number of inspections in order to qualify for membership. They must also earn continuing education credits by attending regular seminars/workshops to maintain their membership and keep their proficiencies current.

The National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc. (NAHI) was established in 1987 as a nonprofit association to promote and develop the home inspection industry. NAHI now has over 2400 members in all 50 U.S. states and Canada.

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7/22/2014

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