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Preface | |
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Instructions to the Student | |
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The Business of Home Inspection | |
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An Introduction to the Professional Home Inspection | |
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Home Inspection Defined | |
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Your Questions Answered | |
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The Home Inspection Business | |
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Owning Your Own Business | |
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Operating a Home Inspection Office | |
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Working for Others | |
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Land Use Regulations | |
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Private Land Use Controls: Deed Restrictions | |
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Public Land Use Controls | |
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Local Authority | |
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Standards, Laws, and Regulations | |
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The Home Inspection Process | |
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Home Inspection Procedure and Reporting | |
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Gaining Experience | |
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Tools of the Trade | |
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Home Inspection Procedure | |
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Examining the Property | |
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The Home Inspection Report | |
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Inspecting the Site | |
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Industry Standards | |
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Site Topography | |
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Drainage and Grading | |
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Groundwater and the Water Table | |
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Landscaping | |
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Retaining Walls | |
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Walkways, Driveways, and Other Paved and Masonry Areas | |
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Steps and Stoops | |
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Patios, Porches, Attached Decks, and Balconies | |
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Inspecting the Exterior | |
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Scope of the Exterior Inspection | |
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Foundation and Footings | |
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Structure Framing | |
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Windows | |
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Doors | |
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Trim | |
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Ceiling and Roof Framing | |
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Roof Projection Components | |
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Exterior Covering | |
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Inspecting the Interior | |
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Scope of the Interior Inspection | |
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Basic Inspection Procedure | |
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Doors and Locking Mechanisms | |
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Walls, Ceilings, and Floors | |
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Insulation and Vapor Barriers | |
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Attic | |
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Garage | |
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Basement | |
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Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances | |
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Inspecting the Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Systems | |
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Scope of the Inspection | |
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Plumbing System | |
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Heating Systems | |
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Air-Conditioning | |
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Water Heaters | |
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Kitchens and Bathrooms | |
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Inspecting the Electrical System | |
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Scope of the Electrical Inspection | |
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Inspection Procedure | |
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Electricity | |
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Incoming Service | |
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Main Panel Board | |
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Wiring Materials | |
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Junction Boxes and Outlets | |
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Smoke Detectors | |
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Recognizing Environmental Issues | |
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Environmental Testing Liability Issues | |
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Air Quality | |
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Water Quality and Flow | |
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Toxic Elements and Real Property | |
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Wood-Eating Pests | |
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Workbook and Study Guide | |
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Instructions to the Student | |
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Chapter-by-Chapter Review | |
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50-Question Home Inspection Diagnostic Exam | |
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Workbook Answer Key | |
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American Society of Home Inspectors Standards of Practice | |
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National Association of Home Inspectors Standards of Practice | |
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Home Inspection Organizations | |
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Glossary | |
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Index | |