April 2010

New Years Resolution for Building Inspectors – Protect Your Health by Jeffrey C. May Potentially irritating substances found indoors come from somewhere – pollen from the exterior; or mold, allergenic dust or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from interior sources. Most of you are home inspectors, and many of the buildings you enter contain contaminants or irritants that could cause you to sneeze, wheeze or cough. Even if you don’t have allergies or asthma, people can develop environmental sensitivities through frequent exposure to triggers such as mold, bacteria and pesticides.

Chapter News New Associates New Certified Inspectors Postcards from the Field Report from ASHI Headquarters Report from the President

Members Vote on Proposed Changes to ASHI Governance by Edited by ASHI Staff From the Speaker: More 2010 Group Leaders by Howard Pegelow The Inspection — Your Best Marketing Opportunity by Tony Smith Residential Electrical System Aging Research Project by Underwriters Laboratory Celebrate ASHI's Anniversary in April by Edited by ASHI Staff Lightning Safety Tips by Underwriters Laboratory Inspecting High-Efficiency Gas Heating Systems by Alan Carson May is Deck Safety Month: Resources for You and Your Clients by Edited by ASHI Staff Roofs High on List of Hazards by Sandy Bourseau The Word: Roof Framing Terms by Bruce Barker

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