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What is a Certificate of Occupancy (CO)?
Written by Administrator
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05 June 2009
A Certificate of Occupancy or CO is a document that is issued by a building official after an inspection of a building and the official finds no violations of the provisions of the code or other laws that are enforced by the department of building safety.
" The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools." 1 You can read more about the organization its origin and purpose at the following http://www.iccsafe.org/news/about/
In Georgia the Department of Community Affairs, among other duties, adopts, amends, and mandates the use of certain codes that can be found listed at http://www.dca.state.ga.us/development/ConstructionCodes/index.asp
Do I need a Termite Inspection?
Written by Adminsitrator
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05 June 2009
The short answer is yes. Unless language in the Sales Agreement is altered, the standard language places the responsibility of all inspection on the purchaser. This includes inspecting for termites and other wood destroying organisms.@keep
What should I expect from an inspection!
Written by Adminsitrator
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04 June 2009
An inspection is really a process of discovery. A qualified inspector should have a check list of items to look at, operate, test, and evaluate.@keep
Inspectors who belong to a professional association such as the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) are charged with complying with a Standards of Practice.
The standards include all components that shall be inspected and the standards describe how each item shall be observed and what shall be reported on each observed item, component, or condition.
In Georgia a written document (report) must be provided and the report shall cover all the items listed in Senate Bill 143-AN ACT.
Are Home Inspectors licensed?
Written by Adminsitrator
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10 August 2008
There currently are no state licensing requirements. When an inspector claims he is licensed he probably means he has a business license isued by the jurisdiction where is office is located.
Click here to read current Official Code of Georgia.
Radon Test - What are normal living conditions?
Written by Administrator
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28 February 2011
This requires some common sense. A finished room or living area does not need to be closed off from the house. Do not test in a basement if the basement is not designed for future expansion.
Radon Test - What are closed house conditions?
Written by Administrator
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28 February 2011
Windows and doors should remain closed for 12-hours prior to and during the testing period. Normal coming and going is expected and is acceptable.
