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Home Inspectors

California does not require home inspectors to be certified. At Senel Property Inspection, Inc. each home inspector is not only certified, they are certified by at least two home inspector organizations.

Certification tests and other paperwork
to ensure well-qualified inspectors:
InterNACHI Membership Requirements

All of our inspectors are certified by The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, Inc. (InterNACHI). InterNACHI is the world's largest, non-profit inspection association. InterNACHI turns down more than 60% of the inspectors who want to join InterNACHI because they can't pass their Inspectors Exam, and turns down 90% of those left because they can't fulfill their membership requirements.

InterNACHI inspectors are required to:

Pass InterNACHI's Online Inspector Examination in order to join, and every year of membership, with a score of 80% or better
Complete InterNACHI's online Ethics Obstacle Course
Take InterNACHI's online Standards of Practice quiz
Sign and submit an Affidavit
Adhere to InterNACHI's Standards of Practice
Abide by InterNACHI's Code of Ethics
Continue learning by taking courses (24 hours per year), per InterNACHI's Continuing Education Policy
Maintain their Online Member Continuing Education Log, per InterNACHI's Continuing Education Policy
Submit four mock inspections (if the inspector has never performed a home inspection for a fee) to InterNACHI's Report Review Committee before performing their first fee-paid home inspection for a client
Apply for a membership photo ID within the 10 days after joining
Log in to the Educational Forum on the InterNACHI Message Board within 10 days after joining
Complete InterNACHI's comprehensive, online Safe Practices course, including all its quizzes, within 30 days after joining
Complete InterNACHI's comprehensive, online Residential Standards of Practice course within 30 days after joining
Complete InterNACHI's online 25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know course and pass its final exam within 30 days after joining
Complete InterNACHI's comprehensive, online Residential Plumbing Inspection course, including all the quizzes within, and pass its final exam within 45 days after joining
Complete InterNACHI's comprehensive, online Residential Electrical Inspection course, including all the quizzes within, and pass its final exam within 45 days after joining
Complete InterNACHI's comprehensive, online Roof Inspection course, including all the quizzes within, and pass its final exam within 45 days after joining
Complete InterNACHI's comprehensive, online HVAC Inspection course, including all the quizzes within, and pass its final exam within 60 days after joining;
Complete InterNACHI's online Structural Inspection course within 60 days after joining
Complete InterNACHI's comprehensive, online Exterior Inspection course, including all the quizzes within, and pass its final exam within 60 days after joining
Complete InterNACHI's online Customer Service and Communication for Inspectors course, including all the quizzes within, and pass its final exam within 90 days after joining;
Complete InterNACHI's comprehensive, online Attic, Insulation, Ventilation and Interior Inspection course, including all the quizzes within, and pass its final exam within 90 days after joining
Complete InterNACHI's comprehensive, online Deck Inspections course, including all the quizzes within, and pass its final exam within 90 days after joining
Complete InterNACHI's comprehensive, online Moisture Intrusion Inspection course, including all the quizzes within, and pass its final exam within 90 days after joining
re-take and pass InterNACHI's Online Inspector Examination again, every year
Complete InterNACHI's online Green Building course, including all the quizzes within, and pass its final exam within one year after joining
Complete InterNACHI's comprehensive, online Wood-Destroying Organisms Inspection course, including all the quizzes within, and pass its final exam, within two years after joining
Complete InterNACHI's online Mold Inspection course, including all the quizzes within, and pass its final exam within two years after joining;
Complete InterNACHI's online Inspecting Foundation Walls and Piers course, including all quizzes within, and pass its final exam within two years of joining
Complete InterNACHI's online Energy Audit course, including all the quizzes within, and pass its final exam within three years of joining
Complete InterNACHI's online Log Home Inspection course, including all the quizzes within, and pass its final exam within three years of joining
Complete InterNACHI's online Radon Measurement Service Provider course including all quizzes within, and pass its final exam within three years after joining;
Complete InterNACHI's online Commercial Inspection course, including all quizzes within, and pass its final exam within three years after joining;
Complete InterNACHI's online Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting course, including all quizzes within, and pass its final exam within three years after joining;
And More!

In addition to meeting the demanding standards of InterNACHI, each of our inspectors is also certified by at least one of the following home inspector organizations:

	The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), founded in 1976, is North America's oldest and most respected professional society of home inspectors. ASHI's goals have always been to build customer awareness of the importance of a quality home inspection and enhance the professionalism of home inspectors. ASHI helps inspectors stay current with changing trends in the inspection profession, develop a network of like-minded professionals committed to improving the profession, and make a commitment to high standards and ethics.
	The California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) is a voluntary, nonprofit public-benefit organization of real estate inspectors. Founded in 1976, CREIA provides education, training and support services to its members and the real estate community. CREIA's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice are recognized by the California Business and Professions Codes and are considered the standard of care by the real estate industry and legal profession in the state. CREIA Inspector Members have successfully passed the proctored comprehensive written California Home Inspector Exam on the myriad of systems and components in the construction and maintenance of residential dwellings.
	The Global Association of Prime Home Inspectors (GAPHI) strives to provide the very backbone that will be the foundation for superior home inspections throughout the domestic world. The GAPHIC Standards and Practice, which lays a clear outline for home inspectors to follow, is a beacon of clarity that cuts through the chaos caused by an unregulated industry. GAPHIC has been designed by members of the Construction and Home Inspection Industries. It simultaneously provides a high standard of quality that any home buyer can feel assured by, as well as guidance and protection to home inspectors.
	The National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc. (NAHI) was established in 1987 as a nonprofit association to promote and develop certified and licensed home inspectors in the professional home inspection industry. The National Association of Home Inspectors strives to promote excellence and professionalism in the Home Inspection industry; to provide a home inspector standards of practice and a code of ethics for home inspectors in the USA.

Mold Inspectors and Testers

Each of our Mold Testing Specialists is licensed by the State of California and certified by multiple national associations:

California Department of Public Health

The State of California Department of Public Health contains the first State Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Program established in the nation. Its mission is to conduct research studies related to the causes and control of indoor air pollution in California. It coordinates activities on IAQ among key government agencies, academic institutions, and industry stakeholders through the California Interagency Working Group on IAQ. It also provides technical guidance on behalf of the Department on proposed legislation, regulations, and professional standards, as well as to local health agencies and the public. Its interdisciplinary staff currently includes five fulltime research scientists and chemists.

IAC2

The International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants (IAC2) is the non-profit, certifying body for home and building inspectors who have fulfilled certain educational and testing requirements including those in the area of indoor air quality. Indoor air quality issues include Mold, Radon, Biologicals, Carbon Monoxide, Formaldehyde, Pesticides, Asbestos and Lead.

IAC2...Because you can't change your lungs ®

Indoor Air Quality Association, Inc.

The Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) was established in 1995 to promote uniform standards, procedures and protocols in the indoor air quality industry. IAQA is the premier organization dealing with IAQ issues and has the largest membership of trades and industry professionals.

Radon Testers

Each of our Mold Testing Specialists is licensed by the State of California and certified by multiple national associations:

	The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) is the leading certification program for radon professionals in North America. Individuals and laboratories holding NEHA-NRPP certification have not only met the requirements set forth by the original EPA program, but we are constantly looking for ways to raise the standards of professionalism.
	The American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST) is a nonprofit, professional organization of members who are dedicated to the highest standard of excellence and ethical performance of radon measurement, radon mitigation and transfer of radon information for the benefit of members, consumers and the public at large.
	The State of California Department of Public Health contains the first State Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Program established in the nation. Its mission is to conduct research studies related to the causes and control of indoor air pollution in California. It coordinates activities on IAQ among key government agencies, academic institutions, and industry stakeholders through the California Interagency Working Group on IAQ. It also provides technical guidance on behalf of the Department on proposed legislation, regulations, and professional standards, as well as to local health agencies and the public. Its interdisciplinary staff currently includes five fulltime research scientists and chemists. The Indoor Radon Program, within the Environmental Management Branch, seeks to reduce the health risk from radon exposures by increasing awareness, providing information about testing, identifying areas of high radon potential, and promoting mitigation and radon-resistant construction.
	The International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants (IAC2) is the non-profit, certifying body for home and building inspectors who have fulfilled certain educational and testing requirements including those in the area of indoor air quality. Indoor air quality issues include Mold, Radon, Biologicals, Carbon Monoxide, Formaldehyde, Pesticides, Asbestos and Lead. IAC2...Because you can't change your lungs ®
	The Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) was established in 1995 to promote uniform standards, procedures and protocols in the indoor air quality industry. IAQA is the premier organization dealing with IAQ issues and has the largest membership of trades and industry professionals.

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