Day 4 - Tuesday - Introduction to Residential Home Inspection

REVIEW OF DAY 3
Taking Care of Business 
Mini-test - foundations, framing and roofing

INSPECTION REPORT FROM DAY 2 - Exterior

HEATING, VENTILATION AND COOLING SYSTEMS
Code & Construction Guide for Housing (ON) - Chapter 11
Carson & Dunlop Home Reference Manual - Heating/Cooling/Heat Pumps

• Forced Air Furnaces/Heat Exchanger Problems
• Hot Water/Steam Systems
• Radiant Floor Heating
• Determining Age and Capacity
• Electric Resistance Heat
• Distribution/Ductwork
• Controls, Safety Equipment
• Wood Burning Stoves, Fireplaces, Flues, Chimneys
• Cooling Systems and their components (air, freon & water air conditioners)
• Compression/Heat Pumps/Air Handlers - ground source, open & closed loop, gas, oil & electric
  (HVAC's and HRV's)
• Thermostat/Controls
• Life Expectancies

MEANS OF EGRESS
Code & Construction Guide for Housing (ON) - Chapter 5

• Doors, Stairs, ramps, handrails and guards

NIGHT ASSIGNMENT

• Preparation of report on above for marking
• Reading assignment
   

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