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The ASHI NE Chapter will be holding its 4th Annual
Fall Conference and Historic Home Inspection Tour
on Monday September 22nd and Tuesday September
23rd. The location for this year's conference is The
Lantana in Randolph, MA. We have created a unique
educational program for these two days that you
should find compelling.
On Monday, Mike Lennon will present "The Need for
Consistency and a Practical Aproach to Achieving it".
He is from Homepro Systems and is the author
of "The Operator's Manual for Homeowners-The
Homebook," Mike will demonstrate interactively the
inconsistency of reporting and will speak about a
universal protocol for inspecting a house.
Then Bob Fish will present "The Anatomy of a
Chimney and Chimney Inspections".
He is from Vermont and is an instructor for the
Chimney Safety Institute of America. Bob will explain
the basic anatomy of a chimney, red flags to look for
when performing an inspection and the value of a
Level II Inspection by a certified chimney sweep.
After lunch Bob Mulloy will present "MA Standards of
Practice Illustrated (Part I)".
In part one, Bob will focus on the Systems listed in
266 CMR 6.00 by the use of numerous illustrations
and animations that will clarify what a MA licensed
home inspector must do to Report the physical
conditions which are Readily Accessible and
Observable. Part two will take place on Day Two and
attendance at both sessions will fulfill your
requirement to obtain 4 CEU's before the next
licensing renewal in 2010.
On Tuesday Bob Pearson will present "Insurance and
Risk Reduction for the Home Inspector". Bob, a
former home inspector, and now insurance agent, will
speak about the difference in legal entities, types of
coverage, claim frequency, what causes claims in
report writing and why insurance companies settle
claims.
Then Dan Friedman will present "Inspecting the
Electrical System". Every home inspector has likely
visited Dan's New York web (www.inspect-ny.com)
site at one time or another and gleaned valuable
information to become better educated. Dan will
speak on inspecting the electrical system and
changes in the 2008 code.
After lunch there will be a field trip where attendees
will travel on their own or preferably with friends a few
miles to the historic Suffolk Resolves House. Bring
your flashlight, binoculars and a few small tools, as
small groups will be asked to inspect the building in
compliance with the MA Standards of Practice, and
then to return to the conference site to report their
findings. In part two of the MA Standards of Practice,
Bob Mulloy will guide discussion for reporting on each
system inspected during the field trip. Attending both
sessions will fulfill to attain four CEU's in the S.O.P by
the next licensing renewal date of 2010.
The Suffolk Resolves House, 1370 Canton Avenue,
Milton, MA is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places because of its significance in colonial history.
A commodious colonial house, it was referred to as
the "Birthplace of American Liberty" when the Suffolk
Resolves were ratified in the house in 1774, then
were carried by courier Paul Revere to the Provincial
Congress, and became a key influence in the
development of our nation's independence from
England.
I look forward to seeing everyone at this years annual
conference.
Bob Mulloy, Education Chairman |
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ASAP Environmental
HEALTHY HOMES FOR BETTER LIVING
1 Arcadia St. Dorchester, MA 02122
inspections@asapenvironmental.com 800-349-7779 www.asapenvironmental.com
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Rebuilding Together, the nation's leading non-profit
organization in home rehabilitation and preservation
of affordable homeownership, is engaged in a strong
national response to the devastation created in the
wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Through our
Rebuild 1000 initiative, Rebuilding Together is
committed to rebuilding 1,000 homes in the Gulf from
the coast of Mississippi to southeast Texas. The
success of Rebuild 1000 is built upon the continued
participation of highly skilled volunteers like ASHI
members. Rebuild 1000 is seeking Home Inspectors
interested in volunteering with us in the Gulf region!
Your expertise is needed!
Critical Need- Although more than two years have
passed since these storms devastated the Gulf
Coast, thousands remain in FEMA trailers and are still
critically in need of help. These "temporary" shelters
have now become overcrowded homes for many
families. High levels of toxic chemicals found in these
trailers are affecting the health and well-being of the
most vulnerable: children, the elderly and disabled.
There is no better time than now to get these families
back into safe and healthy homes.
Why we NEED YOU - Many homeowners were taken
advantage of by unqualified contractors after the
storms in 2005. Now homeowners depend on the
help of skilled volunteers to accomplish home
inspections and specific types of repairs on their
damaged homes. Skilled volunteers are able to
complete a large work load in a short amount of time,
keeping the home repair project pipeline robust,
ultimately bringing more families home faster!
What we have to offer - We realize that many ASHI
members have a desire to help in the Gulf and and
may have difficulty sacrificing the time to volunteer. To
address this problem, Rebuild 1000 has recently
partnered with the Corporation for National &
Community Service (CNCS) to provide some
assistance to skilled volunteers that are interested in
visiting our affiliates in the Gulf. As a result of our new
joint venture with CNCS, we may be able to offer new
ways of collaborating together to both meet the needs
of ASHI and Rebuild 1000.
How to Volunteer- There are several ways to volunteer
in the Gulf region. Many skilled volunteers collaborate
with Chapter leaders to organize groups of volunteers,
while others prefer to come on their own during
vacation time. Many choose to make the trip during
Rebuild 1000 planned Work Weeks, while others
come outside of the scheduled calendar. All
volunteers or volunteer group leaders will contact Erin
Lawless, Volunteer Manager at Rebuilding Together
National for more information at
Elawess@rebuildingtogether.org or call 1-800-473-
4229 x 3516.
2008 Rebuild 1000 Work Week Calendar
Sun. Sept 21-Sat. Sept 27 Acadiana, LA Sun. Oct. 12-Sat. Oct. 18 Gulf Coast, MS Sun. Nov. 9- Nov. 15 New Orleans, LA Sun. Dec. 7-Dec. 13 New Orleans, LA |
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FREA
E&O Insurance for Home Inspectors
800-882-4410 www.frea.com |
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Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center
Whether you are interested in purchasing a new home
or are looking to hire a professional to do
maintenance work on your current residence, a home
inspector serves a very important purpose. Home
inspectors are certified to perform various services,
including residential inspections for potential
homebuyers, preventative maintenance checks for
homeowners, home energy consultations, and more.
Although the average person may not consider it,
home inspectors face several occupational hazards.
Perhaps the greatest risk is the potential for asbestos
exposure. Approximately 35 million residences within
the U.S. were constructed using asbestos-containing
materials, including insulation, floor and ceiling tiles,
and roofing implements. When these asbestos-
containing materials are disturbed or damaged, the
tiny asbestos fibers may become airborne, putting
home inspectors at risk for inhalation. Asbestos
exposure has been conclusively linked to the eventual
development of mesothelioma, a deadly lung cancer
that has no known cure and a survival rate of less than
1%.
Home inspectors must adhere to safety guidelines
when they are on the job. This includes wearing
protective equipment, such as an approved NIOSH
breathing apparatus or eyewear, when inspecting a
structure that may contain asbestos-containing
materials. It is important to work with a home
inspector who is a certified member of the American
Society of Home Inspectors (www.ashi.org) to ensure
that they will follow appropriate safety rules in an effort
to protect all individuals involved in the inspection
process, including their employees and homeowners.
The Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center is
the web's leading resource for information related to
asbestos exposure, mesothelioma, and
mesothelioma treatment options. For additional
information, please visit the Mesothelioma &
Asbestos Awareness Center at www.maacenter.org
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CORCORAN & HAVLIN INSURANCE GROUP
THE SUPERIOR HOME INSPECTOR ERRORS &
OMISSIONS INSURANCE PROGRAM!
Underwritten by AIG's Lexington Insurance Company - Rated A++ by A.M. Best Home Inspector E&O Coverage offers these features:
For a quote or more information, please call Debi
Drury (x244 or ddrury@chinsurance.com) or
Mike Curtis, Marketing Manager (x243) or visit
website at www.chinsurance.com
287 Linden Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 800-304-8242 Fax 781-235-7190 |
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New Hampshire joins Washington and Kansas as the
latest states to regulate inspectors, bringing the total
to 35. That's 70 percent of the 50 states. In the last 11
years alone, 31 states have passed legislation that
affects either the inspector or the inspection. Those
numbers could be put in the dictionary next to the
word "trend." It doesn't get any clearer than that.
ASHI members worked with legislators, other
inspector groups and stakeholders to guarantee the
New Hampshire licensing law would have a positive
impact on the profession and homebuyers. They
generally are pleased with the results.
According to the new law, beginning January 1, 2010,
applicants seeking home inspection licensure would
be required to meet the following minimum
requirements:
· Completion of at least 80 hours of board-approved
education
· Proof of passing a board-approved examination that is proctored by an independent and nationally recognized institution · Completion of high school or its equivalent · Be at least 18 years of age · Submit to the board a notarized criminal history records release form · Proof of holding general liability insurance Residents of the state who have been actively
engaged in home inspections for at least 12 months
preceding the effective date of the law should be
eligible for licensure without completing the
requirements set out above, but they must provide
proof of knowledge and equivalent experience to the
board, pay an initial fee and fulfill all other license
application requirements.
Licensed inspectors will have to complete 20 hours of
continuing education every two years to keep their
licenses.
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CRACK-X
Got water in your basement?
Since 1985, CRACK-X has been a full service company specializing in residential and commercial foundation welding of cracks and other concrete repairs such as bulkheads, penetrations, cold joints, elevator pits, and slabs. We are committed to 100% customer satisfaction and back up all vertical wall crack repairs with an unconditional 10-year warranty. 25 Washington Avenue, Natick, MA 01760
877-272-2539 www.crackfx.com |
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B-Dry Systems
20 YEARS OF SOLVING WATER PROBLEMS
Written warranty for the full life of the structure. 800-320-2379
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The Chapter's Executive Office has mailed out to all
members their dues renewal forms. Please take a
minute and review the contact information that is
printed on the form. In submitting your dues payment,
indicate on the form any coprrections that neeed to me
made to your contact information.
Your prompt attention to renewing your dues would be
greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please
call the Executive Office at 800-248-2744.
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Vent Master
ATTIC VENTILATION SPECIALISTS
Inspectors, when you see signs of:
Recommend Vent Master For a FREE consultation, call Don Marcoux at Vent
Master
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Build Boston is the premier regional tradeshow and
convention for the design and construction industry. It
will take place on November 18-20, 2008 at the
Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. The exhibit
hall will be filled with 350 exhibits representing many
of the industry's leading national and regional
companies. In addition there are more than 240
workshops, tours and other professional development
opportunities. More information can be located at their
website www.buildboston.com.
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Peter Greifer Enterprises
ASBESTOS REMOVAL & MOLD REMEDIATION
Serving Eastern Massachusetts & Rhode Island 800-582-5288
401-946-4506 (Rhode Island) peter.greifer@verizon.net |
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The ASHI NE Chapter maintains a library of
educational books, video tapes and CD's for Chapter
members and candidates to utilize for personal and
business growth. Those who wish to sign materials
out may do so for a fee of $16 per item ($10 per
tape) which covers two-way shipping and handling.
Library materials may be used for a two week period,
beginning on the date of shipment. Those who fail to
return library materials on time will be assessed a
fine
of $1 / day. If the materials are not received back
within two months of date of shipping, you will be
charged the cost of replacement. To sign materials
out, there is a form that is posted on our web site
that is to be completed and sent to the executive
office. It is always recommended that you call the
executive office to check on the availability of an
item. Once this form is received, the executive office
will ship the items out with a postage paid return
envelope. The list of the materials that are currently
available in the chapter library is on the web site as
well.
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Rene Mugnier Associates
When in doubt, refer to a structural engineer
specializing in the investigation of homes and
commercial structural problems.
REHABILITATIONS & INVESTIGATIONS
777 Concord Ave., Ste. 201, Cambridge, MA 02138
617-547-7773 |
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The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Home
Inspectors holds meetings on a regular basis that are
open for home inspectors to attend. These board
meetings are usually held at 239 Causeway Street,
2nd Floor, Room 204 in Boston from 10:00 am to 3:00
pm.
The meeting date for the remainder of 2008 is as
follows:
November 12, 2008 You are encouraged to call the board office at 617-727-
4459 for any posssible changes in location and time
of these meetings.
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Atlas Watersystems
WE DON'T MAKE THE WATER.
WE MAKE THE WATER BETTER!! Residential & Commercial Water
Filtration & Purification Water Testing & Analysis
Radon & Arsenic Remediation Softeners * Filters * Purification 800-215-9966 www.atlaswater.com "Bringing Technology to Water"
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President
Lisa Alajajian-Giroux /
homequest1@comcast.net
Vice President
Mike Atwell /
m.atwell@rcn.com
Secretary Donald Bissex /
dbissex@comcast.net
Treasurer
Paul Kristenson /
absinspections@comcast.net
Directors
Paul Cornell / pcornell@inspecthouses.com Paul Rogoshewski / paul@harmonyhomeinspection.com Council of Representatives
Paul Kristenson / absinspections@comcast.net Lisa Alajajian / homequest1@comcast.net Bill Sutton / wsuttoninspector@hotmail.com Committee Chair
By- Laws: Mike Atwell / m.atwell@rcn.com Communications: Education: Bob Mulloy / rmulloy@verizon.net Legislative: Membership: Executive Director
Walter Perry /
wperry@choiceonemail.com
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We look forward to seeing you next Monday and Tuesday at the Annual Fall Conference!
Sincerely,
ASHI New England
email:
clough@choiceonemail.com
phone:
800-248-2744
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