Thursday, January 5, 2012 |
9:00 am – 11:00 am
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Inspecting Essentials Track
Electrical Inspections from the Ground Up– David Rushton |
Beyond the Basics Track
Old Homes for New Inspectors – Steve Gladstone |
Advanced Learning Track
The Art of Building Science (Part 1)– Lucas Hamilton |
Specialty/Diversity Track
Chasing Water with Thermal Imaging – Peter Hopkins |
Business Management Track
Launch, Grow, and Make Money – Kirk Bingenheimer |
2012 International Residential Code Track
Session 1 – Purpose and scope of the IRC, limitations, climatic and geographic design considerations, wind, seismic, and flood hazards, fire separation – Douglas Hansen |
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Inspecting Essentials Track
Plumbing Basics – Andrew Kasznay |
Beyond the Basics Track
Strategies for Safe Inspections – Larry Stamp |
Advanced Learning Track
The Art of Building Science (Part 2)–
Lucas Hamilton |
Specialty/Diversity Track
Understanding the ASHI Pool Inspection Standard – Bruce Barker and Paul Staron |
Business Management Track
Low Cost, Ground Zero, Home Inspection Marketing – Jeffrey Donaldson |
2012 International Residential Code Track
Session 2 – Nonstructural issues, including smoke & CO alarms, fire sprinklers, stairs, safety glass, light and ventilation – Douglas Hansen |
4:00 pm –
6:00 pm
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Inspecting Essentials Track
High Efficiency Gas Furnaces – Alan Carson |
Beyond the Basics Track
Strategies for Safe Inspections (repeated)– Larry Stamp |
Advanced Learning Track
Proper Connector Installation & Inspection –
Billy Viars and Joe Polder |
Specialty/Diversity Track
Whoa! What if You Don't Inspect Radon Systems? – Trudy Smith |
Business Management Track
Turn Your Website into a Call-generating Machine – Dominic Maricic |
2012 International Residential Code Track
Session 3 – Foundations, basements, framing, wall bracing, roof-ceiling construction – Douglas Hansen |
Friday, January 6, 2012 |
9:00 am – 11:00 am
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Inspecting Essentials Track
Common Foundation Problems – Jeff Kortan, PE |
Beyond the Basics Track
Inspecting for Plumbing Hazards – Kenny Hart |
Advanced Learning Track
Inspecting Foreclosed, Bank-Owned or Rehabbed Properties – Jim Nemastil and Marko Vovk |
Specialty/Diversity Track
Hazardous Building Materials - How they Affect your Inspections – Dave Sherwood |
Business Management Track
Give a Hoot About Social Media – Scott Warga |
2012 International Residential Code Track
Session 4 – Wall coverings, roofing, energy issues – Douglas Hansen |
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Inspecting Essentials Track
Asphalt Shingles – Greg Hendershot |
Beyond the Basics Track
Air Conditioning - Basics & Beyond – Mark Cramer |
Advanced Learning Track
Exposing Home Renovation Cover-ups – Steve Gladstone |
Specialty/Diversity Track
Understanding Indoor Air Quality and Testing Methods – Martin Spartz, PhD |
Business Management Track
Mobile Phone Tools to Market & Run Your Business – Scott Warga |
2012 International Residential Code Track
Session 5 – Fireplaces and chimneys, mechanical systems, oil, ducts – Douglas Hansen |
4:00 pm –
6:00 pm
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Inspecting Essentials Track
Exterior Appeal – Jennifer Jenkins |
Beyond the Basics Track
Structural Warning Signs for Residential Home Inspectors – Todd Duncan |
Advanced Learning Track
House Anomalies and Forensic Case Studies –
Jim Nemastil and Marko Vovk |
Specialty/Diversity Track
Where Heat (and Money) is Lost – Steve Wisdom |
Business Management Track
Cost of Business - Calculating Your Fees for Profit – Brian Hannigan |
2012 International Residential Code Track
Session 6 – Fuel gas, appliances, venting, combustion air, gas piping and tubing systems – Douglas Hansen |
Saturday, January 7, 2012 |
7:30 am –
9:30 am
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Inspecting Essentials Track
In the Crawl Space – Mark Cramer |
Beyond the Basics Track
Specialty Roofing – Gerry Aubrey |
Advanced Learning Track
Advanced Electrical Defect Recognition 2012 –
Harris Breit and Bryck Guibor |
Specialty/Diversity Track
Alternative Energy Sources for the Home 101 – Andrew Kasznay |
Business Management Track
Business Risk Reduction – Don Norman and
Bruce LaBell |
2012 International Residential Code Track
Session 7 – Plumbing systems: water supply, water heaters, DWV systems, traps, fixtures –
Douglas Hansen |
10:00 am –
12:00pm
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Inspecting Essentials Track
Deck Construction & Inspection – Billy Viars and Joe Polder |
Beyond the Basics Track
Stucco: What, Where, Why, and What's New? –
C. Blaine Illingworth |
Advanced Learning Track
Fun with Fittings – Bruce Barker |
Specialty/Diversity Track
3rd Party Residential Energy Code Inspections –
Jim Hemsell |
Business Management Track
Tax Strategies for the Self-Employed Home Inspector – Maine Shafer, J.D. |
2012 International Residential Code Track
Session 8 – Electrical systems: Services, grounding, panels – Douglas Hansen |
2:00 pm –
4:00 pm
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Inspecting Essentials Track
Write it up - Describe that Defect – Tom Feiza |
Beyond the Basics Track
Air & Moisture Management in Residential Housing – Stan Garnet |
Advanced Learning Track
Fireplace & Wood Stove Inspection - Fire in the House – Michael Casey |
Specialty/Diversity Track
Commercial Inspections - A Day in the Life –
Richard Weldon and Alan Carson |
Business Management Track
Ethics for Everybody – Michael Conley |
2012 International Residential Code Track
Session 9 – Electrical systems: Wiring methods, branch circuits, AFCIs & GFCIs, devices & appliances. Course review – Douglas Hansen |