The Inspector
 
 
                                                                                February, 2010 - Volume 4, Issue 2
In This Issue
NH Legislation
February Membership Meeting
Oil Heating System Upgrade
Residential Design & Construction
Home Inspector Training
Boston Housing Expo
NH Home Inspector Board
MA Home Inspector Board
2010 Board of Directors
ASHI NE Sponsors
Dear Walter,
Good Morning,
 

The next membership meeting will be held on Thursday February 25th at The Lantana in Randolph.  Our two speakers will be John Loranger and Bill Hansen from Bathfitters for the first session followed up by Frankie Walker from J.Day Restoration Experts discussing fire restoration work.

 

I would also like to thank J.Day Restorations for sponsoring the continental breakfast at last weeks Standards of Practice Seminar held by our own Bob Mulloy.  This seminar was a big success with over 115 inspectors attending.

 

Just a reminder on Wednesday March 24th we will be including a one hour ethics class taught by our own Bill Sutton for those of you that still need to meet your licensing requirements for the upcoming renewal period.  This is your last chance to get the credit you needed to renew your licenses.  We are expecting a big turnout and Bob Mulloy has already booked the larger room for this March meeting.

 

We were also invited as a Chapter to receive a free table at the Boston Home Center's Housing Expo.  This was a last minute invite from the housing authority who would love to promote  ASHI New England Home Inspectors to their first time home buyers/city sponsored programs.  The date is Saturday, February 27th from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.  We will be looking for New England members who would like to sit at this booth to talk home inspection and the importance of an ASHI home inspection.  Anyone interested in taking part in this event should email me at homequest1@comcast.net and I can let you in on more details.

 

See you next week!

 

Lisa Alajajian-Giroux, President

NH Legislation 
 

There are two bills that have been filed in the New Hampshire Legislature for the 2010 Legislative Session that pertain to home inspection.

 

HB1325 would make changes to the grandfathering provisions for the licensure of persons practicing as home inspectors for at least five years.  This bill had a public hearing on February 4, 2010.  The Executive Departments and Administration Committee where this bill was assigned has recommended that the bill be defeated.  It will now be brought up in the House for their vote.

 

HB1471 has received a new title.  It would require the governor's office of energy and planning and the board of home inspectors to develop a document on the benefits of energy efficient home improvements that home inspectors will provide to their clients with the inspector's home inspection report.  A public hearing has been held on this bill and several committee work sessions have been held to discuss this bill.  The Science, Technology and Energy Committee where this bill has been assigned has recommended that this bill ought to pass.

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  • ASHI February Membership Meeting
     
     
     
    The next monthly membership meeting and educational program will take place on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at The Lantana in Randolph, MA.  The meeting will start with registration at 4:30 followed by dinner and the membership meeting and educational program.  The Board of Directors will hold their meeting from 3:30 to 4:30 that afternoon and all members are invited to attend.
     

    Join us for the Chapter's February meeting where the evening's program will be comprised of two different sessions.  For our first session, we welcome John Loranger, a commercial and residential estimator, and Bill Hansen, an installer both with Bath Fitter. During this session they will offer a brief history of Bath Fitter, the history of their local branch now celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and dispel some of the common myths about bath liners. They will offer a pictorial explanation of the entire installation process starting from measuring the tub to completion of the project. For inspectors, they will discuss the durability of their products and what to expect in terms of typical wear and tear and what to expect from a Bath Fitter installation after 5, 10, 20 years as well as service issues and product warranty. Next, we will offer a Fire Restoration seminar led by Frankie Walker of J. Brian Day Restoration Experts.  The seminar will focus on fire restoration and structure reconstruction, as well as content restoration, including clothing and other items affected by smoke and soot damage. During a fire, smoke is driven by heat created by flames. No matter where the fire originates, smoke may penetrate throughout a building structure. Smoke also combines with humidity and can form residues that may cause secondary damage. Long after the fire is out, the damage can continue, as remaining free-floating smoke settles on horizontal surfaces and contents. Types of smoke damage the seminar will address include: wet smoke residues, dry smoke residues, fuel oil soot, other types of residue.

     
    I look forward to seeing you on Thursday, February 25th.
     
    Bob Mulloy, Education Chairman
    FREA

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    Oil Heating System Upgrade
     
    Massachusetts has a new law to address oil leaks from home heating systems.  This law has two major provisions that require:
    • the installation of either an oil safety valve or an oil supply line with protective sleeve on systems that do not currently have these devices; and
    • insurance companies that write homeowner policies to offer coverage for leaks from heating systems that use oil.
    Most homeowners policies do not currentlky include such coverage, leaving many to pay for costly cleanups out of their own pocket.  Although it is mandatory that insurance companies offer this coverage, the insurance is an optional purchase for homeowners. 
     
    The effective date for both provisions is July 1, 2010.
     
     

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    Residential Design & Construction 2010
     
    The Residential Design & Construction 2010 conference will be held on April 14 - 14th at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston.
     
    Attend RDC to see the latest in residential design and construction materials, products and services in one place at one time.  The conference will offer more than 50 workshops covering a wide range of residential design, technology and business issues.
     
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    Home Inspector Training Program 
    HOME INSPECTOR TRAINING PROGRAM
    (75 Hour Class for Trainees)
     
    Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
    940 County Street, Taunton, MA 02780-3799
    508-823-5151 ext. 123
     
    Instructors:  Bob Mulloy & Sherman Price
     
    Vent Master

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    • Damaged Roof Shingles
    • Peeling Paint
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    For a FREE consultation, call Don Marcoux at Vent Master
     
    Boston Housing Expo
     
    The City of Boston and the Department of neighborhood Development through The Boston Home Center is holding a Housing Expo on saturday, fenruary 27, 2010 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.  It is being held at the Mildred Ave. Community Center which is located at 5 Mildred Avenue in Mattapan, MA.
     
    This Expo will provide consumers with everything they need to know about home buying and home owning.  It is free and open to everyone.
     
    The ASHI New England Chapter has been invited to have a free table to promote the benefits of using an ASHI inspector.  Lisa Alajajian is coordinating this table and if anyone is interested in manning the table for part of the time, please contact her at homequest1@comcast.net  
     
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    NH Home Inspector Board
    The New Hampshire Home Inspector Board will have its next meeting on March 5, 2010.  The meeting will take place at 9:00 am at 57 Regional Drive in Concord, NH. 
     
    These meetings are open for all home inspectors to attend.
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     MA Home Inspector Board
    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 upcoming meeting dates are as follows:
     
    March 17, 2010
    May 19, 2010
    June 16, 2010
    September 15, 2010
    November 17, 2010 

    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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    2010 Board of Directors 
    President Lisa Alajajian-Giroux / homequest1@comcast.net
     
    Vice President Mike Atwell / m.atwell@rcn.com

    Secretary Donald Bissex / dbissex@comcast.net

    Treasurer Len Rucker / lrucker1@comcast.net

    Directors
    Paul Cornell / pcornell@inspecthouses.com
    Leonard Liceri / b_sure@verizon.net
    Alex Steinberg / alex@jbsinspections.com

    Council of Representatives
    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
     

     
    We look forward to seeing you at our next membership meeting on February 25th !
     
    Sincerely,
    ASHI NE Chapter
     
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