This is the second edition of the popular NHIE Home Inspection Manual. This volume of a two-volume set covers the National Home Inspector Examination content dealing with the electrical, heating, cooling, and plumbing systems, fireplaces and chimneys, kitchen appliances, and NHIE exam information.

This is the second edition of the popular NHIE Home Inspection Manual. This volume of a two-volume set covers the National Home Inspector Examination content dealing with site conditions, exterior components, roof components, structural components, insulation and ventilation, the house interior, analysis and reporting, and professional responsibilities.

This NHIE Manual was developed by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors and is based on the most recent Role Delineation Study (RDS). The RDS surveyed thousands of practicing Home Inspectors to determine the types of services they provide and the components they inspect. In addition to the technical information there are 100 sample questions that mirror the National Home Inspection Exam. This Inspection Manual together with the NHIE Study Guide, prepares the new inspector for the National Home Inspection Exam and also makes a great technical reference for the experienced Home Inspector.

This introductory overview of the major home systems gives students a solid foundation for beginning a career in home inspection. This comprehensive text gets students out into the field quickly while serving as a springboard for the 13 advanced electives in the Principles line. Systems & Standards focuses on system and component problems, their practical implications, and inspections strategies for finding them. No other single volume offers both the breadth and depth of this introduction.

THE HOME INSPECTION BOOK is designed to serve as a learning tool as well as a reference guide. This professional guide is a comprehensive yet self-paced handbook covering both the practice and the business of home inspection addressing all the key areas associated with the business of home inspection in this rapidly growing profession. In addition, this handbook also takes you step-by-step through the entire process of home inspection following the most current guidelines established by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) and the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).

The NHIE Study Guide addresses the non-technical aspects of studying for and taking the National Home Inspector Examination. This study guide helps to familiarize the candidate with the examination itself, and with the associated administrative procedures. It also includes helpful insights into the types of questions the exam contains, and techniques for success when taking high-stakes professional licensing exams.