I'm taking the course online and didn't see this video there. But I like looking up InterNACHI videos that are related to the section I'm studying, so luckily I found it. Thank you for these videos, their pacing and clarity. I'm learning more from these than the in-person course I took in Washington state.
I'm signed up on their website and I am mostly done with the HVAC course on the website but have questions regarding what I am studying and no one can help me. I need your help Ben. I have questions as a student. Can you help me please
Not on TH-cam, I can't. TH-cam commenting is for fun primarily. To help you, please email your Education Team at www.nachi.org/contact or directly at education@internachi.org. My email is ben@internachi.org.
Now I'm confused. You stated removal of the front cover is not required by the SOP. Yet in my SOP under Electrical it states "The inspector shall: inspect: interior components of panels and sub-panels. the chapter "General Strategy for Inspecting Panels" also states that the panels should be removed. I will be taking my test in a month. I am getting my information from the Carson Dunlop & Associates 2nd edition Principles of Home Inspection Systems and Standards.
InterNACHI School is accredited by the national accrediting agency of the U.S. Department of Education. So, I'd double check on that other resource you mentioned. According to InterNACHI, you do not have to remove the dead front cover. A mistake in that task could be a fatal one. Here's InterNACHI's Standards of Practice: www.nachi.org/sop.
It's easy to get confused, considering that most of it, he is just reading off of a manual. I've noticed most of their videos are like that too, so for me anyway, it's a bit tough to understand, because layman's terms are not used.
@@internachi If you don't remove it how are you supposed to know if the home has copper wiring, aluminum wiring, or a combination of both? Or double tapped breakers?
@@excelerater Yeah, unless you have X-ray vision you have to remove the cover. BTW Their SOP also says this - the inspector is not required to: "determine the existence or condition of polybutylene, or similar plastic piping. I always point out polybutylene and mark it as defective. Also, if you are doing a four point inspection for an insurance company you have to tell them what kind of pipes the home has. Most companies here in Florida will not write policies for polybutylene piping.
do you have separate courses for each area of the inspection? For instance, a course just for the electrical inspection part, a course just for the heating and cooling inspection part, etc? I am planning to sign up but would like to get more details on how the courses are before. What if it is a state that requires in class hours?
Yes. InterNACHI School (internachi.edu) provides over a hundred online courses on every system and component of a house. Visit www.nachi.org/education/
I'm surprised how much isn't required by the standards of practice. Are Internach's standards similar to that of other inspection organizations and schools? I know several inspectors that still perform many of the things that aren't technically required, but I guess it is up to the individual.
It’s funny you mention it. I am a Home inspector in Georgia. I swear if I was a client and I was given an InterNACHI agreement to read and sign I would say no thanks. I’ll get professionals in each field to do it right and tell me estimates on what is found in the same inspection/appointment
@@DansVlogright? I’m surprised when some don’t go in accessible crawl spaces. Or don’t go on the roof. I get there’s liability in it but those are two areas as a homebuyer I’d definitely want checked out thoroughly.
@@preston8859 If the roof is too steep or just too sketchy, I use my drone to look as hard as I can for issues. I will spend a long time in the attic to be sure there is no active or previous water intrusions. As far as crawl spaces, we have a few old fat inspectors here is Savannah that take a picture from the access point and that’s about it. I go get very intimate with the spiders 😳😂😂 It’s the only way to know for sure
If I’m taking one course am I not allowed to start a new one until finished with the first? I tried to start a new one and it wouldn’t let me login and kept trying to tell me to clear my cookies
Nope. All of our courses at www.internachi.edu is available at all times. You can start any number of courses all at once, jump from one to another. Now, you'll have to log into each course with your username and password, of course. But all courses are available to InterNACHI members, all of the time, on any device, from anywhere in the world.
I just don’t see how you could possibly be certified in inspecting Electrical work if you’re not an actual electrician it’s easy to spot holes in fascia boards or leaks in pipes but electrical is a whole nother animal better let the actual pros inspect
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I'm taking the course online and didn't see this video there. But I like looking up InterNACHI videos that are related to the section I'm studying, so luckily I found it. Thank you for these videos, their pacing and clarity. I'm learning more from these than the in-person course I took in Washington state.
Glad it was helpful! You may be interested in the online live classes and more videos at the InterNACHI Webinars at www.nachi.org/webinars
I think this video is in the Standards Of Practice course.
I'm signed up on their website and I am mostly done with the HVAC course on the website but have questions regarding what I am studying and no one can help me. I need your help Ben. I have questions as a student. Can you help me please
Not on TH-cam, I can't. TH-cam commenting is for fun primarily. To help you, please email your Education Team at www.nachi.org/contact or directly at education@internachi.org. My email is ben@internachi.org.
I like the grin after he said big black... cables.
Thanks for watching.
It's kind of important to test the things that inspectors don't have to inspect
Right.
Now I'm confused. You stated removal of the front cover is not required by the SOP. Yet in my SOP under Electrical it states "The inspector shall: inspect: interior components of panels and sub-panels. the chapter "General Strategy for Inspecting Panels" also states that the panels should be removed. I will be taking my test in a month. I am getting my information from the Carson Dunlop & Associates 2nd edition Principles of Home Inspection Systems and Standards.
InterNACHI School is accredited by the national accrediting agency of the U.S. Department of Education. So, I'd double check on that other resource you mentioned. According to InterNACHI, you do not have to remove the dead front cover. A mistake in that task could be a fatal one. Here's InterNACHI's Standards of Practice: www.nachi.org/sop.
It's easy to get confused, considering that most of it, he is just reading off of a manual. I've noticed most of their videos are like that too, so for me anyway, it's a bit tough to understand, because layman's terms are not used.
@@internachi If you don't remove it how are you supposed to know if the home has copper wiring, aluminum wiring, or a combination of both? Or double tapped breakers?
@@bigelile07 I was taught to remove the panel and make observations ,Internachi says otherwise . confusing
@@excelerater Yeah, unless you have X-ray vision you have to remove the cover.
BTW Their SOP also says this - the inspector is not required to: "determine the existence or condition of polybutylene, or similar plastic piping.
I always point out polybutylene and mark it as defective. Also, if you are doing a four point inspection for an insurance company you have to tell them what kind of pipes the home has. Most companies here in Florida will not write policies for polybutylene piping.
do you have separate courses for each area of the inspection? For instance, a course just for the electrical inspection part, a course just for the heating and cooling inspection part, etc? I am planning to sign up but would like to get more details on how the courses are before. What if it is a state that requires in class hours?
Yes. InterNACHI School (internachi.edu) provides over a hundred online courses on every system and component of a house. Visit www.nachi.org/education/
I'm surprised how much isn't required by the standards of practice. Are Internach's standards similar to that of other inspection organizations and schools? I know several inspectors that still perform many of the things that aren't technically required, but I guess it is up to the individual.
It's all in the nachi.org/sop
It’s funny you mention it. I am a Home inspector in Georgia. I swear if I was a client and I was given an InterNACHI agreement to read and sign I would say no thanks. I’ll get professionals in each field to do it right and tell me estimates on what is found in the same inspection/appointment
@@DansVlogright? I’m surprised when some don’t go in accessible crawl spaces. Or don’t go on the roof. I get there’s liability in it but those are two areas as a homebuyer I’d definitely want checked out thoroughly.
@@preston8859 If the roof is too steep or just too sketchy, I use my drone to look as hard as I can for issues. I will spend a long time in the attic to be sure there is no active or previous water intrusions. As far as crawl spaces, we have a few old fat inspectors here is Savannah that take a picture from the access point and that’s about it. I go get very intimate with the spiders 😳😂😂 It’s the only way to know for sure
Do you classify if a panel is considered hazardous? example sylvania zinsco, Federal pacific just curious. Currently an electrician by trade.
We have inspection articles about those types of panels at www.nachi.org/articles.htm
@@internachi awsome! Actually found it after posting my comment. Glad I joined currently on the course how to inspect roofs
Can someone give me the link for the electrical he mentions..ty
www.nach.org/education
If I’m taking one course am I not allowed to start a new one until finished with the first? I tried to start a new one and it wouldn’t let me login and kept trying to tell me to clear my cookies
Nope. All of our courses at www.internachi.edu is available at all times. You can start any number of courses all at once, jump from one to another. Now, you'll have to log into each course with your username and password, of course. But all courses are available to InterNACHI members, all of the time, on any device, from anywhere in the world.
Yeah it seems they say you don’t have to, yet in videos; I see them doing just the opposite
I'm not sure what specifically you're referring to, Chris. But thanks for the comment.
I can’t understand anything
So sorry to hear that.
I just don’t see how you could possibly be certified in inspecting Electrical work if you’re not an actual electrician it’s easy to spot holes in fascia boards or leaks in pipes but electrical is a whole nother animal better let the actual pros inspect
Hi, Brian. I think you may be confusing code electrical inspectors with home inspectors who inspect electrical systems.