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Inspector Links General: Code Adoption by Jurisdiction Chart - PDF file of building codes adopted by different jurisdictions. On-Line Defect Recognition - Learn clear descriptions of common defects for professional report writing. On-Line Inspection Glossary - Can't remember the proper name for that particular item? Look it up here. On-Line Home Inspection Course - Help brush up for the state licensing exam. On-Line Continuing Education Site - Over 100 on-line Home Inspection courses. (NACHI members only). Adult Tetanus Information - Home Inspectors are very prone to nick themselves on nails. Here is some information you should know to protect yourself. Electronic Library of Occupational Health and Safety - Index and library of various diseases and hazards, indexed by construction trade and specialty. Also different jobsite hazards and translated to different languages. Rob Fenwick Videos - Great videos showing a number of different defects and inspection techniques.
Structure: General Structural Component Definitions - PDF document with definitions / diagram. American Plywood Association - All about different types of engineered wood and joists. See bottom of page. City of Chicago, Building Dept. - Back Porch Information - A very good starting place for everything there is to know about City of Chicago specs and requirements for back porch construction. OSB Guide - Everything you always wanted to know about Oriented Strand Board. Deck Safety - Great details and examples about deck safety. Very much a topic in Chicago. Salt Lake Community College - Construction Diagrams - Framing / Brick / Footings / Walls Civil Engineering News - Various interesting articles on Civil Engineering. Log Home Articles and Links - Log home structure, maintenance and building tips. Wood Span Calculator (American Wood Council) - Check out recommended spans for different types of joists and rafters. Wood Truss Information - All types of technical and manufacturer specification sheets. Engineered Wooden Trusses - Roof and joist truss information, many in downloadable PDF format booklets, including installation and repair manuals. Concrete Slab Defect FAQ - All about different types of concrete slab defects. ConcreteNetwork.com - Pretty much everything about concrete products and techniques. American Wood Council - Understanding Loads and Using Span Tables. Foundation Crack Inspection - A very useful guide and checklist for inspection of all types of foundations. Slab on Grade Basics - Slab on Grade Foundation Primer. Stone Foundations, Cause for Concern? - Nice, Home Inspector geared article about stone foundations.
Electrical: Aluminum Wiring - Valuable information about aluminum wiring.
Manufactured / Modular Homes: Manufactured Homes Information - A PDF file for valuable manufactured homes info, including market demographics and a checklist of common problems found in manufactured homes. Manufactured Homes Foundation Guide - All about foundation systems for manufactured homes, with specifications and inspection points. Environmental Issues with Manufactured Homes - A State of Illinois web site that describes some of the regulations and issues manufactured and modular homes. Guidelines for Installing Manufactured Homes In Illinois - PDF with all the information about installing manufactured homes in Illinois, including foundations, electrical, plumbing and other considerations.
Plumbing: Plumbing.com - A web site with a large amount of information on plumbing, links and articles. NACHI Water Heater Age Calculator - Find out the age of any water heater.
HVAC: Carrier HVAC Model Search - Search all Carrier products by model number. Furnace Types and Comparison - Good web site for information about all furnace types and manufacturers.
Roofing: Asphalt Roofing Manufacturer's Association - All sorts of information about asphalt roofing, including 'Ask The Experts' and hundreds of pictures of various types and styles asphalt roofs. GAF roofing materials company - All sorts of information on roofing materials and attic ventilation. Order a free 'Avoid Roofing Disasters' video.
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