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Structural Systems

Course Cost:  $150.00

Course Value
The goals of this course are: (1) to present design and construction information on the major structural systems used in houses including foundations, floor, wall and roof, and framing systems; and, (2) to provide inspection guidelines that will assist the home inspector with the evaluation of these structural systems. 


Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Understand basic residential construction design principles
  2. Identify and describe common residential building components
  3. Inspect structural systems in accordance with home inspection industry standards
  4. Understand the common concerns and issues related to the house structure
  5. Determine the physical condition of the house structure  
  6. Identify the presence of common structural system deficiencies
  7. Assess the significance of observed structural defects
  8. Utilize common reporting approaches to inform a homebuyer of inspection findings

 

Continuing Education Credits: 
·         National Association of Home Inspectors - 15 CEU
·         American Society of Home Inspectors - 16 MRC
·         Mississippi Home Inspector Regulatory Board - 10 CEU
·         Connecticut Home Inspection Licensing Board - 17 CEH
·         Oregon Construction & Contractor's Board - 10 CCB
·         Florida Association of Building Inspectors - 10 CEC