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Foundations of Home Inspections

Ready to launch your career in home inspection or enhance your real estate expertise? This comprehensive course dives deep into the core principles and hands-on practices of residential home inspection. You'll develop practical skills in meticulously examining structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems - the critical elements of any home. Whether you're an aspiring inspector or a real estate professional looking to deepen your understanding, this course provides actionable techniques, valuable industry insights, and a clear pathway toward the National Home Inspection Examination (NHIE)certification. What You'll Learn: - Master the fundamentals: Learn to identify the essential components of a residential structure and pinpoint common defects. - Systematic inspection skills: Gain proficiency in conducting thorough inspections of roofing, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. - Professional reporting: Discover how to effectively use inspection tools and reporting software to generate professional-grade reports. - Code and compliance: Understand and interpret local building codes, relevant standards, and inspection regulations. - Certification preparation: Get ready to confidently tackle the National Home Inspection Examination (NHIE). This course is taught at the Continuing and Professional Development department at Clayton State University.

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