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New Home Inspection (Construction/Phase Inspection)

Mon, 05/22/2017 - 08:22 — BruceAdams

 

New Home Inspection (Construction/Phase Inspection)

Septic System Dos and Don'ts

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 10:41 — BruceAdams

Septic System Dos and Don’ts

(adapted from National Small Flows Clearinghouse)

Dos

Biological Pollutants in the Home

Wed, 01/18/2017 - 08:45 — BruceAdams

Biological Pollutants in the Home

Not All Radon Tests Are The Same: Continuous Radon Monitors vs Charcoal Canisters

Fri, 10/28/2016 - 08:26 — BruceAdams

Not All Radon Tests Are The Same:

Continuous Radon Monitors vs Charcoal Canisters 

BY Bruce adams

1st Priority Home Inspections, LLC TN Lic#1274

 

Tennessee Standards of Practice

Tue, 10/18/2016 - 07:46 — BruceAdams

RULES OF

TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE

DIVISION OF REGULATORY BOARDS

CHAPTER 0780-5-12

HOME INSPECTORS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0780-5-12-.01 Purpose 0780-5-12-.07 Qualifying and Continuing Education

0780-5-12-.02 Definitions 0780-5-12-.08 Citations

0780-5-12-.03 Application for License 0780-5-12-.09 Civil Penalties

0780-5-12-.04 Application Requirements 0780-5-12-.10 Standards of Practice

10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy in Your Home

Fri, 09/09/2016 - 13:04 — BruceAdams

10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy in Your Home

 

Radon

Mon, 08/08/2016 - 09:20 — BruceAdams

Radon

 

Checklist for Inspecting Radon Mitigation Systems in Residential Homes

https://www.nachi.org/comsop.htm#18 

Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon 

The EPA recommends:

Ten Tips For How to Prepare For a Home Inspection

Fri, 06/03/2016 - 19:04 — BruceAdams

Ten Tips For How to Prepare For a Home Inspection

Sellers can speed up their home sale by preparing their home for the inspection ahead of time using the following tips. The inspection will go smoother, with fewer concerns to delay closing.

1.       Make sure that the water, electrical and gas service are on, and that any gas pilot lights are lit.