Syllabus
Introduction to Home Inspection
A. An Overview
B. Home Inspection Content
C. The Home Inspection Process
D. The Inspection Report
E. The Real Estate Transaction
F. Standards of Practice
G. About the Course
II. Inspecting Structures
A. The Structural Inspection
B. The Dynamics of Structure
C. Foundation Construction
D. Slab Construction
E. Inspecting Foundations
F. Inspecting Basements
G. Inspecting Crawl Spaces
H. Inspecting Slabs
I. Above-Grade Construction
J. Interior Framing
K. Inspecting Roof Structure
L. Inspecting Structures Final Exam
III. Inspecting Exteriors
A. The Exterior Inspection
B. Inspecting the Siding
C. Trim, Windows, Doors
D. Around the House
E. Inspecting the Garage
F. Inspecting Exteriors Final Exam
IV. Inspecting Roofs
A. The Roof Inspection
B. General Information
C. Structure from the Exterior
D. Inspecting the Roof Covering
E. Flashings
F. Inspecting the Chimney
G. Other Roof Items
H. Inspecting Roof Damage
I. Study Unit Three Examination
V. Inspecting Electrical
A.The Electrical Inspection
B. Basic Electricity
C. Inspecting the Service Entrance
D. Inspecting the Main Panel
E. Inspecting Branch Circuit Wiring
F. Inspecting Fixtures, Switches, and Outlets
G. Study Unit Four Exam
VI. Inspecting Plumbing
A. The Plumbing Inspection
B. Water Supply Entrance
C. Water Supply Piping
D. Drain, Waste, and Vent System
G. Hot Water System
H. Fixtures and Faucets
I. Gas Piping
J. Study Unit Five Examination
VII. Inspecting Heating and Cooling
A. The Heating Inspection
B. General Information
C. Gas-Fired Systems
D. Oil-Fired Systems
E. Gravity Warm Air Furnaces
F. Forced Warm Air Furnaces
G. Hot Water Boilers
H. Steam Systems
I. Other Heating Systems
J. The Cooling Inspection
K. Air Cooled Air Conditioning
L. Other Cooling Systems
M. The Heat Pump
N. Study Unit Six Examination
VIII. Inspecting Interiors
A. The Interior Inspection
B. Walls and Ceilings
C. Floors
D. Windows and Doors
E. Stairs and Balconies
F. Fireplaces and Wood Stoves
G. Room-By-Room Inspection
H. Study Unit Seven Examination
IX. Inspecting Insulation and Ventilation
A. The Insulation and Ventilation Inspection
B. Insulation
C. Ventilation
D. Inspecting the Attic
E. Study Unit Eight Examination
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