About this list

This is a list of published sources used in generating the questions on the National Home Inspector Examination. However, EBPHI does not imply that study of all or only these materials will ensure passing the examination. Tthere are many training providers and other valuable publications relevant to home inspection, nor can the value of field experience be discounted.

A note about building codes

It is generally accepted that home inspectors are not expected to report code violations in inspected properties. However, the role delineation study on which the National Home Inspector Examination is based reflects the actual practice of the profession as defined by surveys of home inspectors throughout the nation.

These "subject matter experts" believe that knowledge of basic code parameters is vital to adequate practice of home inspection. Thus, code references are included in this list.

American Society of Home Inspectors (2000). ASHI @ home training system: Insulation and interior, Exterior, Electrical, Structure, Heating I, Heating II, Plumbing, Interior, Air conditioning and heat pumps, Communication and professional practice. Toronto, ON: Carson Dunlop.

Carson, Dunlop & Associates, Ltd. (1988). The illustrated home. Toronto, ON: Carson, Dunlop & Associates.

Dearborn Publishing, Essentials of Home Inspection series, www.dearbornhomeinspection.com.

Hansen, Douglas, Electrical Inspection of Existing Dwellings. Inspector Training Associates, www.homeinspection.com.

International Code Council. (2003). International residential code for one- and two-family dwellings, 2003. Falls Church, VA: International Code Council.

Journal of Light Construction. Field Guide to Residential Construction, 2003. -2000, www.jlconline.com.

Taunton Press, 2000, www.taunton.com. Code Check series:
CodeCheck: A field guide to building a safe house
CodeCheck: Plumbing
CodeCheck: Electrical: A field guide to wiring a safe house
CodeCheck: HVAC
CodeCheck: A Field guide to building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes

Yanev, P. (1991). Peace of mind in earthquake country. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books.