To promote higher standards in the home inspection industry.

WVDOE Energy Codes Training

West Virginia has adopted new energy codes for commercial and residential construction.The new codes provide minimum guidelines for energy efficient construction of new homes and commercial buildings.The WV Division of Energy is sponsoring workshops and hands on training on the new codes. Visit www.energywv.org/energycodes for more information.

How Do I Choose a Home Inspector

Don't assume that a background in construction trades, engineering, code officers, or other building fields are substitutes for education and training as a home inspector.

What should you ask?

GFCI

Consumer Product Safety Commission

GFCI’s Fact Sheet

THE GFCI

A "GFCI" is a ground fault circuit interrupter. A ground fault circuit interrupter is an inexpensive electrical device that, if installed in household branch circuits, could prevent over two-thirds of the approximately 300 electrocutions still occurring each year in and around the home. Installation of the device could also prevent thousands of burn and electric shock injuries each year.

About WVAHI.org

On October 16, 2001, a group of certified professional home inspectors established the West Virginia Association of Home Inspectors. The goal of this group was to provide a standard whereby all home inspections in West Virginia could be gauged for the protection of the general public. We dedicated our efforts to the advancement of the Home Inspection Industry.

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EIFS (Dryvit)

Exterior Insulation and Finish System

When inspecting a house with Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) every home inspector should take extra care to protect his or her client and themselves.

Is yours installed properly?

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