MAC-ASHI LIBRARY
(Email Mark Jenkins before dinner
meetings or other
times to arrange for withdrawal of library materials)
June 7, 2004
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1. ASHI@HOME TRAINING SYSTEM MANUALS
a. Structure Module Manual
b. Exterior Module Manual
c. Roofing Module Manual
d. Heating I - Furnace and Forced Hot Water Module
Manual
e. Heating II - Chimneys, Wood, Steam, Electric
Module Manual
f. Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Module Manual
g. Plumbing Module Manual
h. Insulation and Interiors Module Manual
i. Electrical Module Manual
j. Communications and Professional Practice Module
Manual
k. Reference Manual - Sample Home Inspections Report
Form
and Supporting Information on performing a home
inspection.
2. ASHI@HOME TRAINING SERIES - CDs
(Minimum computer requirements: Windows 95, 98, NT4,
or 2000; 166 MHz Intel
Pentium processor or
greater; 32 MB or more of installed RAM)
a. Structure Module CD
b. Exterior Module CD
c. Roofing Module CD
d. Heating I - Furnace and Forced Hot Water Module CD
e. Heating II - Chimneys, Wood, Steam, Electric
Module CD
f. Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Module CD
g. Plumbing Module CD
h. Insulation and Interiors Module CD
i. Electrical Module CD
3.Code Check Video Series
a. Buildings
b. Plumbing
c. Electrical (2 Copies)
d. Mechanical (2 Copies)
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4. Diagnosing Structural Problems by Edgar O. Seaquist (2 copies on
order
from Professional Equipment, donated by Art Lazerow)
5. ITA Property Inspection Report (In 3-Ring Binder)
6. ITA Electrical INSPECTION of Existing Dwellings 2001 Edition
By: Hansen, Kardon and Casey (2
Copies)
7. ITA Mechanical Inspection, Guide for Home Inspectors,
By:
Hansen and Casey (2 Copies)
7A. ITA Illustrated Mechanical Manual, 2002
8. ITA Building Codes for the Home Inspector, 2000 Ed.
By: Casey and O'Malley (2 Copies)
8A. ITA Residential Plumbing Inspections, 1998
9. ITA Code Check, A Field Guide to Building a Safe House, 1996
9A. ITA Code Check, Field Guide to Building...Update to 2000 IRC
10. ITA Code Check, Electrical
11. ITA Code Check, Plumbing
12. ITA Code Check, HVAC
13. ITA Residential Plumbing Inspection, 1998
By: Casey and O’Malley
14. Oil Burners, by Edwin M. Field, 1987
15, Simplified Design of Steel Structures, 6th Ed., by Harry
Parker and James Ambrose, 1990
16. Simplified Design of Structural Wood, 4th Ed., by Harry
Parker and
James Abrose, 1988
17. Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Handbook, by Ed. Callahan
PE, Wood Truss
Council of America, 1994
18. The Ins and Outs of Steam and Hot Water Heating Systems,
Dan Holohan 3/23/2002 MAC-ASHI Tech Training 2002
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19. Honeywell Residential Controls Training Manual:
a. Electric Heat Controls
b. Oil Controls
c. Cooling Controls
d. Gas Controls
20. Simplified Design of Structural Timber, by Harry Parker
1948
21. Builder’s Field Guide, Building Science Corporation
22. Field Guide to Home Buying in America, by Stephan &
Michael
Pollan, and Mark Levine, 1988
23. How Come? Hydronic Heating Questions, by Han Holohan, 1995
24. Advanced Wiring, Time-Life Books, 1979
25. ASHI Training Manuals, (All Subjects) Carson & Dunlop 2000
2 Vol in 3-Ring Binders
25A. A Training Manual for Home Inspectors, Alfred L Alk 1987
26. Federal Lead-Based Paint Law, Title X, 1996
27. Miscellaneous Construction Technical Notes, (Large 3-Ring
binder,
interesting review material)
28. A Manual of Best Practice - JLC Field Guide Vol.1 2003
(3 Copies)
29. Home Inspection Study Guide to the ASHI Training Manual,
By Kevin O’Malley, Rev. 2/92 by
ITA
30. Logical Path of a Home Inspection. Masey & O’Malley ITA
31. Getting Started In the Home Inspection Business, A Hands on
Guide to Success, Kevin O’Malley 12/02 ITA
32. Inspection Techniques. ITA, Kevin O’Malley 2002
33. How to Operate Your Home, By Tom Feiza 2000
34. The Complete Book of Home Inspection, Norman Becker PE
3rd Edition 2002
35. Home Heating and Air Conditioning Systems, James L. Kittle
1990
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36. Mr.Fix-It Introduces You to Your Home, Lou Manfredini 2002
37. Home Inspection Adverting and Marketing, ITA O’Malley &
Townley 1996
38. Performing Electrical Inspections, by Mike Casey.
MAC-ASHI Tech Training 2004, 3/20/04 Handout
ITA VIDEOS
1. A Hands On Guide to Success (Parts 1-3)
2. Completing the Matrix Report
3. Inspection Techniques (Individual Videos)
a. Central Air Conditioning
b. Electrical
c. Heating
d. Plumbing
e. Roofing
f. Structure, Exterior and Interior (Parts 1-2)
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InspectionWorld 1998 - New Orleans LA
One Large Bound Book (Phone book size)
Candidate Track: Preparing for the ASHI Exam
Advanced Technical Track:
a. Insects and Structural Damage
b. E.I.F.S. Case Studies
c. Building Problem Codes Studies
d. Building Moisture Problems
e. Certification for Radon Testers
f. Causes and Effects of Bad Air
g. Inspecting High Wind and Seismic Construction
Fasteners
h. What you need to know about E.I.F.S.
Commercial Track:
a. Business Aspects of Commercial Inspections
b. Commercial Plumbing and Piping
c. Commercial Roofing
d. Brickwork Failures
e. Commercial Heating
f. Commercial Structure and Site Evaluation Panel
g. Commercial Electric
h. Commercial Elevators
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Business Track:
a, Marketing Tools for Every Home Inspector
b. Fire up your Business with a Marketing Plan
c. Using technology to Market
d. Business Financial Planning
e. Exploring Home Inspector Insurance
f. Home Inspection Legal Issues
InspectionWorld 1999 - Orlando Florida Jan 13-16, 1999
Proceedings - One Large Bound Book (Phone Book Size)
Candidate Track:
a. Performing Exterior Inspections
b. Foundations, Soils & Structural Inspections
c. Reporting IAW ASHI Standards
d. Roof Inspections
e. Plumbing Inspections
f. Hydronic Heating’
g. Electrical Inspections
h. Cooling
i. Business Practices
Advanced Tech. Track
a. Moisture Induced Construction Issues
b. Tile Roofs
c. Carbon Monoxide Sources
d. Sea Walls
e. Building Trends relating to Moisture and Air
Movement
f. A/C and Heat Pumps
Commercial
a. Structural Inspections
b. Plumbing Inspections
c. Warm Air Heat
d. Commercial Roofing
InspectionWorld 2000 - San Diego, Calif. Jan. 17-19,
2000
A. Monday, January 17
Candidate Track:
a. Inspecting with All Six Senses
b. Electrical Inspections
c. Hot Air Heating Systems
Advanced Track:
a. Gas Forced Air Heat Inspections
b. Inspecting E.I.F.S.
c. Swimming Pools
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Business Track:
a. Relationship Marketing
b. Become the Most Recognized H/I in Your Market
c. New Construction Inspections.
Commercial Track:
a. Business Stability Through Market Expansion
B. Tuesday, January 18
Candidate Track:
a. Roofing Inspections
b. Report Writing
c. Prevent Complaints
d. Plumbing Systems Inspections
Advanced Track:
a. Forensic Diagnostics
Business Track:
a. Communicate with Clients
b. Commitment to Exceptional Customer Service
c. Handling Complaints with Care
Commercial Track:
a. Electrical Inspections
C. Wednesday, Jan 19
Candidate Track:
a. Hydronic Heating
b. Why Houses Collapse
Advanced Track:
a. Fireplace Inspections
b. Seismic Aspects of Woodframe Buildings
c. Indoor Air Quality
Business Track:
a. Avoiding and Surviving Litigation
b. Home Inspection Litigation
InspectionWorld 2002 - New Orleans, LA January 14-16
A. January 14
Candidate Track:
a. New Home Inspections
b. Effective Report Writing
c. Residential Electrical Inspectins
Advanced Track:
a. R-Value Insulation Inspection
b. Pre-Feb Wooden Trusses
c. This Mold House, Part 1
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Business Track
a. Starting a Business
b. Educating Your Clients
c. How much is your business worth
Commercial Track:
a. Commercial Inspections: Big Opportunity and
Big
Responsibility
b. Low Slope Roofing
c. Commercial HVAC
B. January 15
Candidate Track:
a. Steep slope Roofing Basics
b. Residential HVAC
c. Prepare to Survive the First Year
Advanced Track:
a. Inspecting Garage Door Sysems
b. E.I.F.S. 101
c. This Mold House, Part 2
Business Track:
a. Effective Report Writing
b. Resolving Complaints
c. Asset Protection Planning
Commercial Track:
a. Off-Site Environmental Risks
b. Ground Water Quality
c. Commercial Electrical
C. January 16
Candidate Track:
a. Radon Testing
b. Attic Ventilation
c. Plumbing Inspections
d. Brick Veneer Inspections
Advanced Track:
a. Fireplace Inspections
b. Radon Mitigation
c. Wrestling the Web
d. Real Estate Disclosure
Business Track:
a. Working with Your Spouse
b. Proven Inspection Marketing Techniques
c. Risk Management
d. Business Ethics
Commercial Track:
a. Overview of the 2000 Int’l Bldg Code
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InspectionWorld 2002 - Orlando, January 17-19
A. January 16
Candidate Track:
a. Becoming the Perfect Home Inspector
b. Asphalt Shingle Roof Defects
c. Electrical Panels
Advanced Track:
a. Communication Skills to Conduct Superior Home
Inspections
By: Arthur S. Lazerow
b. Home Inspector’s Guide to New Homes
c. Guidelines for Inspecting E.I.F.S.
Business Track:
a. Setting the Stage
b. New Home Inspections under the IRC
c. Simple Marketing Techniques
Commercial Track:
a. Commercial Fee Quoting
b. Solid Fuel and Gas Burning Dangers
c. Historic Homes
B. January 17
Candidate Track:
a. Fundamentals of Air Conditioning
b. Framing Systems
c. Exteriors: Surface Water Control
d. Report Writing
Advanced Track:
a. Attic Ventilation and Ice Damming
b. Fortified Homes
c. Electrical Grounding and Bonding
Business Track:
a. Asset Protection Planning
b. Risk Management
c. Computer Generated Reports
d. How to prevent Radon Test Tampering
Commercial Track:
a. Pre-Inspection Agreements
b. Relationship Between Codes
c. Expert Witness
C. January 18
Candidate Track:
a. Wood Destroying Insects
b. Plumbing Inspections
c. Gas Forced Air Furnaces
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Advanced Track:
a. Intrusive Investigation
b. Molds: Friends or Foe
c. Transform Builders from Enemies to Friends
Business Track:
a. Ethics: What’s My Business IQ
b. Effective REALTOR Office Presentations
c. Developing a Superior Business Plan
Commercial Track:
a. Brick Veneer Inspections
b. Becoming a Multi-Inspector Firm
c. Inspecting Pools and Spas
InspectionWorld 2004 Albuquerque NM January 15-17
A. January 15
Candidate Track:
a. Plumbing Inspections 101
b. Shingles
Advanced Track:
a. New Construction Inspections
b. Indoor Air Quality
c. The Home Inspector’s Guide to Historic Homes
Business Track:
a. Ask the Home Inspector Panel
b. Effective Report Writing
c. Survive and Thrive
Commercial Track:
a. Commercial Inspections
b. Commercial Air Conditioning
B. January 16
Candidate Track:
a. Inspecting to Standards
b. Insulation/Interiors
c. Natural Gas Forced Air Furnaces
Advanced Track:
a. 3-Prong Outlets Are Big Fat Liars
b. National Electrical Code Basics
c. Engineered Lumber
Business Track:
a. Multi-Inspector Firms
b. Legal Issues for Inspectors
Commercial Track:
a. Manufactured Homes
b. Fire Sprinklers and Life Safety
c. Building Science in Northern Climates
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C. January 17
Candidate Track:
a. Electrical
b. Flat Roofs
Advanced Track:
a. Advanced Plumbing Inspections and Troubleshooting
b. Chimney, Fireplace and Hearth Inspections
c. Moisture Intrusion
Business Track:
a. The Cost of Doing Business
Commercial Track:
a. Brick Inspections for the Non-Brick Inspector