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National Home Inspector Exam Prep Podcast — 122 episodes

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06 - Marketing Your Home Inspection Business: From Invisible to In-Demand

2

05 - Starting a Home Inspection Business: From Plan to Profit

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04 - Ethics and Professional Conduct: Building Trust Through Integrity

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03 - Insurance and Risk Management: Protecting Your Business and Assets

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02 - Inspection Agreements and Contracts: Your First Line of Defense

6

01 - Business Law and Liability for Home Inspectors

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07 - Deficient Conditions

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06 - Deficiency Statements

9

05 - Report Formats

10

04 - Communication Fundamentals

11

03 - Standards of Practice (SOP)

12

02 - Inspection Limitations

13

01 - Inspection Scope

14

06 - Smart Home Technology

15

05 - Cabinets and Countertops

16

04 - Stairways and Landings

17

03 - Floor Coverings

18

02 - Interior Doors

19

01 - Interior Wall and Ceiling Finishes

20

12 - Basement Wall Insulation

21

11 - Crawl Space Ventilation

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10 - Attic Ventilation

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09 - Mechanical Ventilation and Exhaust

24

08 - Energy Efficiency and Moisture Management Components

25

07 - Common Types of Insulation

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06 - The House as a System

27

05 - How Vapor Retarders Work

28

04 - How Insulation Works

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03 - Insulation and Ventilation Terms

30

02 - Introduction to Insulation and Ventilation

31

01 - Inspection Scope

32

08 - Roof and Ceiling Systems

33

07 - Fireblocking, Fire Separation, and Foam Materials

34

06 - Wall System Components and Materials

35

05 - Floor System Components

36

04 - Slab Foundation Systems

37

03 - Basement and Crawl Space Foundations

38

02 - Foundation Systems and Forces

39

01 - Inspection Scope and Terminology

40

09 - SKYLIGHTS

41

08 - ROOF FLASHING

42

07 - ROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

43

06 - LOW SLOPE ROOF COVERINGS (PART 2)

44

05 - LOW SLOPE ROOF COVERINGS (PART 1)

45

04 - Steep Slope Roof Coverings (Part 4) - Slate, Wood & Ice Dams

46

03 - Steep Slope Roof Coverings (Part 3) - Metal Roofing

47

02 - Steep Slope Roof Coverings (Part 2) - FIBER CEMENT

48

01 - STEEP SLOPE ROOF COVERINGS (PART 1)

49

10 - DECKS (PART 3) AND GARAGE DOORS

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09 - DECKS (PART 2)

51

08 - DECKS (PART 1)

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07 - BALCONIES

53

06 - STOOPS AND PORCHES

54

05 - EXTERIOR WINDOWS

55

04 - EXTERIOR DOORS

56

03 - FLASHING, SEALANTS, AND EAVES

57

02: EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS AND TRIM

58

01: INSPECTION SCOPE AND TERMINOLOGY

59

06 - Pool and Spa Access Barriers

60

05 - Driveways, Walkways, and Patios

61

04 - Vegetation

62

03 - Grade and Drainage

63

02 - Retaining Walls

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01 - Inspection Scope and Terminology

65

08 - REFRIGERATORS & FREEZERS

66

07 - TRASH COMPACTOR

67

06 - FOOD-WASTE DISPOSER

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05 - MICROWAVE OVEN & EXHAUST HOOD

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04 - DISHWASHING MACHINE

70

03 - COOKTOP, RANGE, OVEN

71

01 and 02 - INSPECTION SCOPE and APPLIANCE TERMS

72

08 - CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES REDUCTION

73

07 - FIREPLACE INSERTS AND WOOD-BURNING STOVES

74

06 - GENERAL CHIMNEY ISSUES

75

05 - FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACES AND CHIMNEYS

76

04 - MASONRY CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTION

77

03 - FIREPLACE OPERATING EFFECTIVENESS

78

02 - MASONRY FIREPLACE COMPONENTS AND CLEARANCES

79

01 - Inspection Scope and Terminology

80

15 - Private Sewage Disposal Systems - Septic Systems and Home Inspector Responsibilities

81

14 - Fuel Storage and Distribution Systems - Gas and Oil Systems for Home Inspectors

82

13 - Sewage Ejectors and Sump Pumps - Pumping Systems for Below-Grade Fixtures

83

12 - Plumbing Fixtures: Toilets and Other Fixtures - Function, Components, and Common Issues

84

11 - Plumbing Fixtures: Bathtubs and Showers - Installation Requirements and Leak Prevention

85

10 - Plumbing Fixtures: Faucets and Sinks - Operation, Installation, and Common Problems

86

09 - Plumbing Vents - Protecting Trap Seals and System Function

87

08 - DWV System Components - Fittings, Cleanouts, and Flow Direction

88

07 - Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipes - DWV System Materials and Installation

89

06 - Domestic Hot Water Systems - Storage Tank and Tankless Water Heaters

90

05 - Wells and Fire Suppression Systems - Private Water Supply and Safety Systems

91

04 - Water Connectors, Valves, and Backflow Prevention - Critical Safety Components

92

03 - Water Service and Distribution Pipes - Materials, Installation, and Common Issues

93

02 - Plumbing System Terms - Essential Vocabulary for Home Inspectors

94

01 - Introduction and Scope - House Plumbing System Overview

95

07 - Additional Systems & Components

96

06 - Hydronic Systems

97

05 - Electric Heating Systems

98

04 - Gas & Oil Venting Systems

99

03 - Gas Forced-Air & Specialty Furnaces

100

02 - Gas Appliances & Categories

101

01 - Fundamentals & General Inspection

102

07 - TYPICAL DEFECTS

103

06 - Air Distribution System Types

104

05 - Related Air Conditioning System Components

105

04 - Inspecting Air Conditioning Systems

106

03 - Determining Air Conditioning System Capacity

107

02 - How Air Conditioners Work

108

01 - Inspection Scope and Cooling System Terms and Classifications

109

14 - Glossary of Electrical Terms: Essential Definitions

110

13 - Updating Electrical Systems: Code Compliance and Modernization

111

12 - Alternative Energy and Generators: Solar PV, Wind Turbines, Generators

112

11 - Problematic Panelboards: Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Bulldog

113

10 - Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Types, Locations, Service Life

114

09 - Basic Electricity and Calculations: Ohm's Law, Watt's Law, Joule's Law

115

08 - Old Wiring Methods: Knob & Tube, Cloth-Covered, Aluminum

116

07 - Modern Wiring Methods: NM, AC, MC Cable, Conduit Types

117

06 - Receptacles, Switches, Lights and Appliances: Types, Locations, Requirements

118

04 - Subpanel Grounding and Bonding: Subpanel Configuration, Neutral Isolation

119

05 - Required and Dedicated Branch Circuits: Kitchen Circuits, Bathrooms, Appliances

120

03 - Electrical Enclosure Interiors: OPDs, Fuses, Circuit Breakers

121

02 - Grounding and Bonding: Grounding Systems, Bonding Requirements

122

01 - Electrical Service: Drops, Laterals, Clearances, Ratings, Equipment