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Day 6 - Thursday - Introduction to Residential Home Inspection
REVIEW OF INSPECTION REPORTS (PREVIOUS DAY)
MINI TEST - ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING
INSULATION & VENTILATION
Code & Construction Guide for Housing (ON) - Chapter 13
Carson & Dunlop Home Reference Manual - Insulation
- Keeping the Heat In
- Attic Ventilation
- Vapour Barriers
- Air Barriers
- Insulation
- Thermal design
HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES
Various CMHC Publications - see list of provided materials
- Safety Issues - Smoke, Fire and CO Detectors, Fire Retrofits,
- Moisture, Mold and Mildew, Home Security
- Water Penetration Problems
- Wet Basements
Environmental Issues
- Asbestos, Urea-Formaldehyde
- Diagnosing Signs of Moisture and Mold:
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Attic Inspections: Insulation, Infestations, Ventilation
Fire Walls
HOME INSPECTIONS (Two Separate Inspections)
NIGHT ASSIGNMENT
- Preparation of inspection reports for marking
- Reading Assignment
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