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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 | |