ASHI Reporter January 2006, Statewise

Real-Life Lessons About Home Inspection Legislation

There is no rest for the weary.

How's that for a motivating opening statement?

The topic of state licensing of home inspectors may be getting a bit old to those ASHI members who work in states with well-established regulations. Laws regulating home inspectors are the norm rather than the exception today. Despite how well-established these regulations appear, legislative activity related to home inspection shows no signs of abatement.

ASHI Reporter January 2006, Feature

Home Inspection & Plastic Plumbing Systems, Part 2

Do you know your plastic plumbing pipes? In the December ASHI Reporter, Kenny Hart covered the positives and negatives of plastic plumbing, PVC, ABS and CPVC pipe, and pipe connections and support issues. He explained that since the late 1950s, plumbers have been introduced to a wide variety of plastic pipe and fittings to be used in drainage, waste and vent systems (DWV), supply piping, and hot and cold-water distribution. Today, as plastic continues to evolve, more do-it-yourselfers are at

ASHI Reporter January 2006, Feature

2006 ASHI Officers

Meet the 2006 ASHI Officers.

ASHI Reporter January 2006, Feature

Council Elects 2006 ASHI Directors

Each year the Council of Representatives elects one-third of the 15-director ASHI board.

ASHI Reporter January 2006, Feature

ASHI's Position on Paid Referrals & Preferred Vendor Programs Remains the Same

In the spring of 2004, the membership of the American Society of Home Inspectors approved an updated Code of Ethics for its Membership and as a model for the profession. The Code was developed after intensive research, consultation with professional ethicists, and considerable input from the membership of the Society.

ASHI Reporter January 2006, Feature

Saying Goodbye

As ASHI enters its 30th year of serving home inspectors, there are a lot of memories to be shared. Last year, ASHI Member Doug Zimmerman used a letter of resignation to 2005 Standards of Practice Committee Chair JD Grewell and fellow Committee Member Roger Hankey to share his memories.

ASHI Reporter January 2006, ASHI in the Media

Web Press Releases a Success

Selected ASHI press releases now are being distributed through a public relations Web site with dramatic results.

ASHI Reporter January 2006, New Certified Inspectors

Welcome New Members

As of November 1, 2005

ASHI Reporter January 2006, New Certified Inspectors

Welcome New Candidates

As of November 1, 2005

ASHI Reporter January 2006, New Certified Inspectors

Arizona Chapter Receives Honor from Governor

Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano issued a proclamation declaring December 2, 2005, as "Arizona Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors Day."

ASHI Reporter January 2006, New on ASHI.org

InspectionWorld Extras

ASHI Reporter January 2006, Postcards from the Field

How do you want that steak?

Postcards

ASHI Reporter January 2006, Report from the President

The Pinnacle of My Career

ASHI Reporter January 2006, Reviews + Resources

Watch Your Step

Since 1992, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has conducted a census of fatal occupational injuries. The 2004 census was completed this past August and reveals some interesting findings.