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“Home Inspector and The Fireplace”
8-Hour
Education Course for Professional Inspectors
Course
Description: This
8 hour course is designed to assist the home inspector in recognizing key
concerns on use, condition, installation and malfunction of both gas and solid
fuel burning appliances and their venting systems. A fireplace, chimney or vent
system requires a general working knowledge of the fundamentals as well as an
understanding of the drafting, and malfunctioning characteristics. This course
will address these concerns in detail and deliver accurate information to the
students.
Bring the course to you. Ask about bringing the course to your town.
Benefits of Mobil Education
Dale, I wanted to thank you for bringing your seminar "The Fireplace and the Home Inspector" to us in Kansas City. The Great Plains ASHI Chapter was very pleased that you could come out and offer the class at a significant savings to the local inspectors. Saving time, transportation, lodging and meal costs was a great bonus to our busy schedules. The class material and seminar is FANTASTIC! I received many, many comments from attendees that praised the seminar, and in fact, some were able to put their new skills to work the very next day. Most home inspectors don't understand the amount of liability that they have when inspecting a fireplace or chimney, and without this knowledge they really don't know what they're setting themselves up for. This was well worth the cost and time invested!
John Clason
Crown Home Inspections
Business: 866-427-6962
john@crownhomeinspections.com
http://www.crownhomeinspections.com
HI-01 HOME INSPECTOR
Course Goal:
Upon completion of this class students will
have a sound introduction to the components, materials and mechanics of
fireplaces, chimneys and vent systems that they will encounter and evaluate as
home inspectors. Students will have
a solid understanding of the inspection process and strategies involved to work
within recognizes standards and provide useful information to their clients.
Learning
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of:
1. Nomenclature of fireplace, chimney and vent systems specific to residential dwellings, with special emphasis on the components accessible during a resale home inspection. The proper installation practices of residential fireplaces, chimneys and vents including a history of these systems and their industry.
2. Inspection methods and strategies for fireplaces, chimney and vent
systems ranging from obsolete to modern systems.
3. Typical conditions found and proper reporting of these conditions.
Books
& Handouts:
Home
Inspector & the Fireplace textbook
Published
by Fireplace Investigation, Research & Education Service
Course
Module:
The Industry Standards
A basic understanding of the recognized guidelines provided by the Home Inspection Industry.
Understanding Fire
Technology
The
understanding of heat exposure, transfer and the resulting action.
Understanding the Operation of the Fireplace
The
drafting characteristics of fireplaces, chimneys and other heating appliances.
Metal Factory-Built Fireplaces
The
detailed understanding of metal fireplaces and chimney systems.
Pre-Cast Fireplaces
The
detailed understanding of pre-cast concrete fireplaces and chimneys.
Cast In-Place Fireplace
The
detailed understanding of the poured in place concrete fireplace and chimney.
Masonry Materials
The
detailed understanding of masonry fireplaces and chimneys.
Rumford Fireplace
The
detailed understanding of masonry Rumford fireplaces and chimneys.
Masonry Fireplace with Listed Metal Chimneys
The
detailed understanding of masonry fireplaces and listed metal chimneys.
Prefabricated Fireplace Forms
The
detailed understanding of masonry and steel-form fireplaces and chimneys.
Inserts
The detailed understanding of steel inserts into masonry and factory-built fireplaces.
Free
Standing Fireplaces
The
detailed understanding of the listed and unlisted freestanding fireplaces.
Wood
Stoves
The
detailed understanding of listed and unlisted wood stoves and chimney systems.
Other Systems
An
open-minded approach to new and unproven products.
Gas Burning Appliances
& Decorative Gas Logs
The
detailed understanding of gas-burning appliances, vented gas logs and vent-free
gas-burning heaters.
Lining Systems
The
detailed understanding of chimney liner options and their installation.
Finish Materials
The
detailed understanding of the proper installation and fail points of veneer
application.
Code &
Manufacturers Requirements
A
detailed review of the code requirements based on the applicable codes within
your area.
Staying out of Court
Recommended
procedures to prevent litigation and fulfill your obligation as an inspector.
Report Writing &
Disclaimers
Recommended
and tested disclaimers and report statements.
When to Refer the Specialist
The
general understanding of when, and under what conditions we should recommend a
specialist.
The
Investigation Begins
This is a detailed understanding of the
inspection process and a review as to what should be described when inspecting
these systems.
Quiz: 25 question quiz (not part of grade) to check their retention of the
information.
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Course Cost $249.00
Click Here For The Home Inspector & the Fireplace Enrollment Form
Class Dates
To Be Announced |
| Also available to be brought to your area! Please contact us regarding details |
| ASHI Approved Course - 8 MRCs | NAHI Approved Course - 8 | AII Approved Course - 8 |
| CREIA Approved Course - 8 CRCs | FABI Approved Course - 8 | CSIA Approved Course - 8 |
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