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National Home Inspector Exam Prep Podcast — 122 episodes
06 - Marketing Your Home Inspection Business: From Invisible to In-Demand
05 - Starting a Home Inspection Business: From Plan to Profit
04 - Ethics and Professional Conduct: Building Trust Through Integrity
03 - Insurance and Risk Management: Protecting Your Business and Assets
02 - Inspection Agreements and Contracts: Your First Line of Defense
01 - Business Law and Liability for Home Inspectors
07 - Deficient Conditions
06 - Deficiency Statements
05 - Report Formats
04 - Communication Fundamentals
03 - Standards of Practice (SOP)
02 - Inspection Limitations
01 - Inspection Scope
06 - Smart Home Technology
05 - Cabinets and Countertops
04 - Stairways and Landings
03 - Floor Coverings
02 - Interior Doors
01 - Interior Wall and Ceiling Finishes
12 - Basement Wall Insulation
11 - Crawl Space Ventilation
10 - Attic Ventilation
09 - Mechanical Ventilation and Exhaust
08 - Energy Efficiency and Moisture Management Components
07 - Common Types of Insulation
06 - The House as a System
05 - How Vapor Retarders Work
04 - How Insulation Works
03 - Insulation and Ventilation Terms
02 - Introduction to Insulation and Ventilation
01 - Inspection Scope
08 - Roof and Ceiling Systems
07 - Fireblocking, Fire Separation, and Foam Materials
06 - Wall System Components and Materials
05 - Floor System Components
04 - Slab Foundation Systems
03 - Basement and Crawl Space Foundations
02 - Foundation Systems and Forces
01 - Inspection Scope and Terminology
09 - SKYLIGHTS
08 - ROOF FLASHING
07 - ROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
06 - LOW SLOPE ROOF COVERINGS (PART 2)
05 - LOW SLOPE ROOF COVERINGS (PART 1)
04 - Steep Slope Roof Coverings (Part 4) - Slate, Wood & Ice Dams
03 - Steep Slope Roof Coverings (Part 3) - Metal Roofing
02 - Steep Slope Roof Coverings (Part 2) - FIBER CEMENT
01 - STEEP SLOPE ROOF COVERINGS (PART 1)
10 - DECKS (PART 3) AND GARAGE DOORS
09 - DECKS (PART 2)
08 - DECKS (PART 1)
07 - BALCONIES
06 - STOOPS AND PORCHES
05 - EXTERIOR WINDOWS
04 - EXTERIOR DOORS
03 - FLASHING, SEALANTS, AND EAVES
02: EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS AND TRIM
01: INSPECTION SCOPE AND TERMINOLOGY
06 - Pool and Spa Access Barriers
05 - Driveways, Walkways, and Patios
04 - Vegetation
03 - Grade and Drainage
02 - Retaining Walls
01 - Inspection Scope and Terminology
08 - REFRIGERATORS & FREEZERS
07 - TRASH COMPACTOR
06 - FOOD-WASTE DISPOSER
05 - MICROWAVE OVEN & EXHAUST HOOD
04 - DISHWASHING MACHINE
03 - COOKTOP, RANGE, OVEN
01 and 02 - INSPECTION SCOPE and APPLIANCE TERMS
08 - CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES REDUCTION
07 - FIREPLACE INSERTS AND WOOD-BURNING STOVES
06 - GENERAL CHIMNEY ISSUES
05 - FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACES AND CHIMNEYS
04 - MASONRY CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTION
03 - FIREPLACE OPERATING EFFECTIVENESS
02 - MASONRY FIREPLACE COMPONENTS AND CLEARANCES
01 - Inspection Scope and Terminology
15 - Private Sewage Disposal Systems - Septic Systems and Home Inspector Responsibilities
14 - Fuel Storage and Distribution Systems - Gas and Oil Systems for Home Inspectors
13 - Sewage Ejectors and Sump Pumps - Pumping Systems for Below-Grade Fixtures
12 - Plumbing Fixtures: Toilets and Other Fixtures - Function, Components, and Common Issues
11 - Plumbing Fixtures: Bathtubs and Showers - Installation Requirements and Leak Prevention
10 - Plumbing Fixtures: Faucets and Sinks - Operation, Installation, and Common Problems
09 - Plumbing Vents - Protecting Trap Seals and System Function
08 - DWV System Components - Fittings, Cleanouts, and Flow Direction
07 - Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipes - DWV System Materials and Installation
06 - Domestic Hot Water Systems - Storage Tank and Tankless Water Heaters
05 - Wells and Fire Suppression Systems - Private Water Supply and Safety Systems
04 - Water Connectors, Valves, and Backflow Prevention - Critical Safety Components
03 - Water Service and Distribution Pipes - Materials, Installation, and Common Issues
02 - Plumbing System Terms - Essential Vocabulary for Home Inspectors
01 - Introduction and Scope - House Plumbing System Overview
07 - Additional Systems & Components
06 - Hydronic Systems
05 - Electric Heating Systems
04 - Gas & Oil Venting Systems
03 - Gas Forced-Air & Specialty Furnaces
02 - Gas Appliances & Categories
01 - Fundamentals & General Inspection
07 - TYPICAL DEFECTS
06 - Air Distribution System Types
05 - Related Air Conditioning System Components
04 - Inspecting Air Conditioning Systems
03 - Determining Air Conditioning System Capacity
02 - How Air Conditioners Work
01 - Inspection Scope and Cooling System Terms and Classifications
14 - Glossary of Electrical Terms: Essential Definitions
13 - Updating Electrical Systems: Code Compliance and Modernization
12 - Alternative Energy and Generators: Solar PV, Wind Turbines, Generators
11 - Problematic Panelboards: Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Bulldog
10 - Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Types, Locations, Service Life
09 - Basic Electricity and Calculations: Ohm's Law, Watt's Law, Joule's Law
08 - Old Wiring Methods: Knob & Tube, Cloth-Covered, Aluminum
07 - Modern Wiring Methods: NM, AC, MC Cable, Conduit Types
06 - Receptacles, Switches, Lights and Appliances: Types, Locations, Requirements
04 - Subpanel Grounding and Bonding: Subpanel Configuration, Neutral Isolation
05 - Required and Dedicated Branch Circuits: Kitchen Circuits, Bathrooms, Appliances
03 - Electrical Enclosure Interiors: OPDs, Fuses, Circuit Breakers
02 - Grounding and Bonding: Grounding Systems, Bonding Requirements
01 - Electrical Service: Drops, Laterals, Clearances, Ratings, Equipment