Written by InterNACHI and CCPIA course developer, CMI, and former InterNACHI Director Kenton Shepard, the reference section consists of over 40,000 words including:

  • Inspection checklists
  • System and component
    • Proper operation
    • Inspection methods and concerns
  • Links to PDF installation and inspection manuals;
  • Links to technical bulletins from manufacturers and associations;
  • Links to over 600 inspection-related articles;
  • Links to sources for inspector education;
  • Date codes for furnaces and water heaters, and more!

Reference material is based on:

  • Direct inspection experience;
  • 2015 International Building Code (IBC);
  • 2015 International Residential Code (IRC);
  • 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC);
  • 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC);
  • 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC);
  • 2018 Existing Building Code (EBC);
  • National Fire Protection Standards (NEC 2014);
  • NRCA Roof Manuals:
    • Steep-slope Systems, 2017;
    • Membrane Roof Systems, 2015;
    • Architectural Metal Flashing and Condensation and Air Leakage Control;
  • Manual of Low-slope Roof Systems, 4th edition, CW Griffin & RL Fricklas;
  • The InterNACHI Standards of Practice for Performing a General 
Home inspection;
  • Slate Roofs: Design and Installation Manual, National Slate Association;
  • The Slate Roof Bible, Joseph Jenkins;
  • Technical data sheets;
  • Manufacturers’ specifications; and
  • Building product installation manuals.