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Structural Component Basics (4 hours CE) $45
This course covers basement, crawlspace, and slab foundations including footings, piles, piers, and columns. Floor system framing including engineered joists, engineered beams, and floor trusses. Wall systems including framing, fireblocking, concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls, and brick walls. Roof and ceiling systems including rafter roofs, truss roofs, roof sheathing, and attic accesses. This course includes a ‘cheat sheet’ loaded with the measurements we need to know to identify structural component deficiencies. (Add our Insulation Ventilation and Roofing class for a total of 7 hours of CE in one day)
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Insulation Ventilation and Roofing (3 hours CE) $35
Topics covered include: Ohio’s insulation, ventilation, and roof components Standards of Practice, types and purpose of insulation, heat recovery systems, attic ventilation, vented and closed crawlspaces, roof inspection methods, types of steep roof coverings, types of low slope roof coverings, ice dams, roof drainage systems, roof flashing, and skylights. (Add our Structural Component Basics class for a total of 7 hours of CE in one day)
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FREE 2-Hour Infrared Camera Operations Training (0 hours CE) $0
Learn the ins and outs of select models of FLIR and HIKMICRO Infrared Cameras during this free 2-hour training session with Master Thermographer Bill Fabian of Monroe Infrared. Touch, handle, test, and play with the many different IR cameras that will be present in class. All camera owners AND those wanting to learn more about different cameras before they purchase are welcome! Registration is required. Class size is limited. This free class is NOT approved for State of Ohio continuing education hours.
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Certified Residential Thermographer (15 hours CE) $795
We have teamed up with Monroe Infrared to offer this highly rated two-day class. Thermal camera imaging can help determine issues with moisture, cooling/heat-loss, electrical systems, external exhaust systems, radiant floor heating, ceiling heat, and much more. This class will prepare you to interpret image results and understand the limitations of thermal imaging. Attendees will have the opportunity to demo thermal cameras in all price ranges. Learn how to successfully add infrared to your home inspection business. Successful completion of this course will earn you a Certified Residential Thermographer designation setting you apart from your competition. Instructor: Bill Fabian of Monroe Infrared.
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Industry Update 2025 (4 hours CE) $49
In this class we cover recent changes to Ohio's home inspection industry. Find out what the Ohio Home Inspector Board is discussing and what changes they have made to the law. We review some of the complaints the Division of Real Estate has received against home inspectors. We cover areas of the Ohio home inspector law that are often missed or misunderstood. Additional topics may include: trends and changes to the real estate industry that effect home inspectors, trends and changes to local laws that effect home inspectors, timely information from home inspector insurers to help us avoid claims, and using AI in our home inspection business. The material in this course is constantly being updated. We recommend you take this course every year. (Add our Fireplaces and Chimneys class for a total of 7 hours of CE in one day)
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Fireplaces and Chimneys (3 hours CE) $35
This course covers solid fuel (wood) burning fireplaces, chimneys, and gas burning appliances (gas logs). We cover masonry and factory-built fireplaces and chimneys. We will review the parts and components of a fireplace and chimney and the deficiencies home inspectors look for. This course includes a ‘cheat sheet’ loaded with the measurements we need to know to identify fireplace and chimney deficiencies. (Add our Industry Update 2025 class for a total of 7 hours of CE in one day)
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Sewer Scope Certification Course (pre-registration) (9 hours CE) $0
Pre-register for our Sewer Scope Certification course. We are very close to finalizing a Sewer Scope Certification course. This will be a 9 hour in-person course that will be approved for 9 hours of Ohio approved CE. The $499 cost includes the 9 hour in-person class and an online class. Both must be completed to receive the Sewer Scope Certification. We are bringing in a national expert to teach this course. Details may change. Pre-register now to save your spot in this class. You can cancel at any time. We will contact you as soon as the class is finalized for full registration.
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Structural Component Basics (4 hours CE) $45
This course covers basement, crawlspace, and slab foundations including footings, piles, piers, and columns. Floor system framing including engineered joists, engineered beams, and floor trusses. Wall systems including framing, fireblocking, concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls, and brick walls. Roof and ceiling systems including rafter roofs, truss roofs, roof sheathing, and attic accesses. This course includes a ‘cheat sheet’ loaded with the measurements we need to know to identify structural component deficiencies. (Add our Insulation Ventilation and Roofing class for a total of 7 hours of CE in one day)
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Insulation Ventilation and Roofing (3 hours CE) $35
Topics covered include: Ohio’s insulation, ventilation, and roof components Standards of Practice, types and purpose of insulation, heat recovery systems, attic ventilation, vented and closed crawlspaces, roof inspection methods, types of steep roof coverings, types of low slope roof coverings, ice dams, roof drainage systems, roof flashing, and skylights. (Add our Structural Component Basics class for a total of 7 hours of CE in one day)
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Industry Update 2025 (4 hours CE) $49
In this class we cover recent changes to Ohio's home inspection industry. Find out what the Ohio Home Inspector Board is discussing and what changes they have made to the law. We review some of the complaints the Division of Real Estate has received against home inspectors. We cover areas of the Ohio home inspector law that are often missed or misunderstood. Additional topics may include: trends and changes to the real estate industry that effect home inspectors, trends and changes to local laws that effect home inspectors, timely information from home inspector insurers to help us avoid claims, and using AI in our home inspection business. The material in this course is constantly being updated. We recommend you take this course every year. (Add our Fireplaces and Chimneys class for a total of 7 hours of CE in one day)
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Fireplaces and Chimneys (3 hours CE) $35
This course covers solid fuel (wood) burning fireplaces, chimneys, and gas burning appliances (gas logs). We cover masonry and factory-built fireplaces and chimneys. We will review the parts and components of a fireplace and chimney and the deficiencies home inspectors look for. This course includes a ‘cheat sheet’ loaded with the measurements we need to know to identify fireplace and chimney deficiencies. (Add our Industry Update 2025 class for a total of 7 hours of CE in one day)
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Structural Component Basics (4 hours CE) $45
This course covers basement, crawlspace, and slab foundations including footings, piles, piers, and columns. Floor system framing including engineered joists, engineered beams, and floor trusses. Wall systems including framing, fireblocking, concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls, and brick walls. Roof and ceiling systems including rafter roofs, truss roofs, roof sheathing, and attic accesses. This course includes a ‘cheat sheet’ loaded with the measurements we need to know to identify structural component deficiencies. (Add our Insulation Ventilation and Roofing class for a total of 7 hours of CE in one day)
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Insulation Ventilation and Roofing (3 hours CE) $35
Topics covered include: Ohio’s insulation, ventilation, and roof components Standards of Practice, types and purpose of insulation, heat recovery systems, attic ventilation, vented and closed crawlspaces, roof inspection methods, types of steep roof coverings, types of low slope roof coverings, ice dams, roof drainage systems, roof flashing, and skylights. (Add our Structural Component Basics class for a total of 7 hours of CE in one day)
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Plumbing System I (4 hours CE) $45
This is part one of our plumbing system course. You are not required to take both parts. We first answer what is the plumbing system then review Ohio’s standards of practice for plumbing. Water service and distribution pipes, plumbing fixtures (faucets, tubs, showers, sinks, and toilets), and hot water supply systems are all covered in part one. We also review deficiencies in each of these areas. (Add our Plumbing System II class for a total of 7 hours of CE in one day)
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Plumbing System II (3 hours CE) $35
This is part two of our plumbing system course. You are not required to take both parts. Part two of our plumbing course covers: backflow prevention, water softeners, hot water circulation systems, wells, drain and vent pipes, traps and fixture drains, plumbing vents, private sewage disposal systems (septic systems), sewage ejectors, sump pumps, and fuel storage and distribution systems. We will also review deficiencies in each of these areas. (Add our Plumbing System I class for a total of 7 hours of CE in one day)
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Industry Update 2025 (4 hours CE) $49
In this class we cover recent changes to Ohio's home inspection industry. Find out what the Ohio Home Inspector Board is discussing and what changes they have made to the law. We review some of the complaints the Division of Real Estate has received against home inspectors. We cover areas of the Ohio home inspector law that are often missed or misunderstood. Additional topics may include: trends and changes to the real estate industry that effect home inspectors, trends and changes to local laws that effect home inspectors, timely information from home inspector insurers to help us avoid claims, and using AI in our home inspection business. The material in this course is constantly being updated. We recommend you take this course every year. (Add our Fireplaces and Chimneys class for a total of 7 hours of CE in one day)
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Fireplaces and Chimneys (3 hours CE) $35
This course covers solid fuel (wood) burning fireplaces, chimneys, and gas burning appliances (gas logs). We cover masonry and factory-built fireplaces and chimneys. We will review the parts and components of a fireplace and chimney and the deficiencies home inspectors look for. This course includes a ‘cheat sheet’ loaded with the measurements we need to know to identify fireplace and chimney deficiencies. (Add our Industry Update 2025 class for a total of 7 hours of CE in one day)
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Heating Systems (4 hours CE) $45
We start with how heat transfer works and how the combustion process works. We cover Ohio’s standards of practice for heat systems. Gas appliance categories, gas forced-air furnaces, floor and wall furnaces, vented and unvented room heaters, category I vent systems, category III and IV vent systems, oil burners, and electric heating systems are all covered including the deficiencies we look for. (Add our Air Conditioning Systems class for a total of 7 hours of CE in one day)
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Air Conditioning Systems (3 hours CE) $35
We begin with how air conditioning systems work. Learn how the compressor, condenser, evaporator, and refrigerant work together to create cool air. We will review Ohio’s standards of practice for air conditioning systems. Testing (including testing limitations), split systems, mini-split systems, condensate disposal systems, air distribution systems, thermostats, and line sets are all covered including the deficiencies we look for. (Add our Heating Systems class for a total of 7 hours of CE in one day)
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Service Wire Gauge Tool (0 hours CE) $20
This service wire gauge tool consists of three pieces of service wire: 4/0 AWG 200 Amp, 2/0 AWG 150 Amp, and 2 AWG 100 Amp. This tool helps you identify the gauge (and Amp rating) of a home's service wire.
Purchase now. Pick up when you attend class. We do NOT ship this item.
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