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ABC
- HOME
INSPECTION INSTITUTE
OKLAHOMA
ABC is the only Arkansas based company for
Home Inspection Training
that has been approved
by the
Oklahoma
Construction Industries Board -
Occupational Licensing Division.
Oklahoma Home
Inspection Board
requires ninety (90)
hours of Home Inspection
Training to become an Oklahoma
Home Inspector.
Oklahoma Home Inspector Board will accept
correspondence courses and
Distance Education
(Internet) to fulfill the ninety (90) hours of
training needed to take the Exam.
ABC is approved by
the Arkansas and Oklahoma Home Inspector Boards
for pre-registration
and continuing education training.
ABC
's eight (8) hour Home
Inspection Correspondence Course will satisfy the
Oklahoma
Home Inspector yearly Continuing
Education requirement.
ABC's
eighteen years of experience in Home
Inspections and proven record of success will
guide
you through
the sometimes seemingly difficult path to your
new Home Inspection Career.
Call
501-796-3627
for more information. Email
abc@tcworks.net
Oklahoma Approval #
P-039-I-096- C-115&116
The
cost of ABC's
ninety (90) hour Home
Study Course is nine hundred and
ninety-five dollars and no cents ($
995.00)
Go to home page and order on top
bar or call
501-796-3627
ABC is now offering a 100 Hour National Online
Inspection Course and 40 Hour National Online
Inspection Course
See details below for 100 hr course below
National Online
Home
Inspection Course
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Course Details
This approximately 100-hour comprehensive online
course reviews all major home systems and
provides in-depth coverage of system and
component problems, their practical
implications, and inspection strategies for
finding them.
The National Online Home Inspection Course
provides comprehensive, in-depth training for
students wishing to enter the profession or
enhance their existing knowledge. With clear
descriptions, detailed technical illustrations,
and useful summaries of products, this course is
the most exhaustive distance training available.
The National Online Home Inspection Course is
based on years of practical experience in both
inspecting homes and training inspectors.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the National
Online Home Inspection Course, students will be
able to:
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Attain the necessary knowledge indicative of
the home inspection industry standards
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Recognize residential construction materials
and techniques of construction
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Recommend the remedial action required to
rectify identified problems
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Have a working knowledge of inspection
equipment, and use, and application
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Identify personal protective clothing used in
home inspection,
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Identify and prioritize the most common
defects found in residential construction
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Inspect a residence pursuant to general
industry standards
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Report inspection findings consistent with
recognized methods
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Identify and locate resources and technical
reference materials
Course Fee: $999
Course Outline
Getting started - 22 hours
How to set-up and run a successful business:
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Insurance requirements
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Reporting options
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Administrative procedures
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Professional associations
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Marketing opportunities
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Understanding professional standards of
practice
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What and how to inspect
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How to report your findings
Unit 1: Roofing/flashing/chimneys - 8
hours
Reading assignment:
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Roofing
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Flashings
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Chimneys
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Probability of leakage
Reading comprehension quiz 1
Interactive exercises
Unit exam 1
Unit 2: Exterior - 8 hours
Reading assignment:
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Gutters and downspouts
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Lot grading
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Doors, windows, and trim
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Wall surfaces
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Porches, decks, balconies, entrances, and
carports
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Walks, driveways, and landscaping
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Basement walk-out
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Garages
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Retaining walls
Reading comprehension quiz 2
Interactive exercises
Unit exam 2
Unit 3: Structure - 10 hours
Reading assignment:
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The basics of structures
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Footings
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Foundations
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Configuration
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Floors
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Walls
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Roofs
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Masonry chimneys
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Termites
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Other wood boring insects
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Mechanical damage and fire damage
Reading comprehension quiz 3
Interactive exercises
Unit exam 3
Unit 4: Electrical - 12 hours
Reading assignment
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The basics of service entrance
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Service panel
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Branch circuit wiring
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Lights, outlets, switches, and junction
boxes
Reading comprehension quiz 4
Interactive exercises
Unit exam 4
Unit 5: Heating - 10 hours
Reading assignment:
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Heating objectives
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Unitary electric heaters
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Furnaces (forced air systems)
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Boilers (hot water systems)
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Conversion from hot water to forced-air
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Conversion from oil to gas
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Chimney liners
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Efficiencies
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Capacity
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Failure probability
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Gas piping
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Warm air heating systems
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Hot water heating systems
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General
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Distribution
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Limitations
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Steam boilers
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Combination heating systems
Reading comprehension quiz 5
Interactive exercises
Unit exam 5
Unit 6: Cooling/heat pumps - 6 hours
Reading assignment:
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Air conditioning
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Heat pumps
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Cooling capacity
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Failure probability
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Compressor
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Plenum coil
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Outdoor coil
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Water cooled coil
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Outdoor fan
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Condensate tray/line/pump
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Refrigerant lines
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Indoor fan
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Ductwork
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Attic ductwork insulation
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Supplemental cooling
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Attic drip pan
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Water lines
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Thermostat
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House fan
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Evaporative cooler
Reading comprehension quiz 6
Interactive exercises
Unit exam 6
Unit 7: Insulation - 4 hours
Reading assignment
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Attics
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Flat roofs
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Cathedral roofs / sloped ceilings
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Skylight wells
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Knee walls
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Wood frame exterior walls
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Masonry walls
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Log walls
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Basement walls - interior
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Basement walls - exterior
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Crawl spaces
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Floors above unheated areas
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Pipes in unheated areas
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Ductwork in unheated areas
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Exhaust ducts in unheated areas
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Current standards
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Existing amount
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Types of insulation
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Inspecting and maintaining insulation
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Ventilation
Reading comprehension
quiz 7
Interactive exercises
Unit exam 7
Unit 8: Plumbing - 8 hours
Reading assignment:
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Supply
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Waste
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Fixtures
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Gas piping
Reading comprehension quiz 8
Interactive exercises
Unit exam 8
Unit 9: Interior - 8 hours
Reading assignment
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Major floor finishes
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Major wall finishes
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Major ceiling finishes
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Trim
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Stairs
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Windows
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Doors
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Fireplaces
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Party walls
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Basement leakage
Reading comprehension quiz 9
Interactive exercises
Unit exam 9
Unit 10: Appliances - 4 hours
Reading assignment
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Ranges
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Ovens
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Exhaust vents
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Dishwashers
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Waste disposers
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Trash compactors
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Central vacuums
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Door bells
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Laundry facilities
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Exhaust vents
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Monthly energy consumption of household
appliances
Reading comprehension quiz 10
Interactive exercises
Unit exam 10
Final Exam - 1 hour
(Course Total - 100 hours)
Course Fee: $999
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