Principles of Home Systems and Standards

Principles of Home Inspection: Systems & Standards: The most comprehensive guide to home inspection available!

Learn the skills of today's Minnesota home inspectors with this course. From foundations to attics, this course fully explains each major system and component. It digs deeply into every component problem while fully explaining the implications and inspection strategies needed to discover each of these building defects. 

Each topic or unit is separated and dedicated to a particular system, and the subject matter is defined by its title. It then breaks down each component of that system, clearly delineating the issues and concerns. Including hundreds of detailed technical illustrations and end-of-unit review quizzes, this is the ideal course for both aspiring and veteran Minnesota home inspectors. This updated edition features the most accurate information available.

Topics Include:

• Standards of Practice
• Business & Marketing
• Exteriors
• Roofing
• Structure
• Insulation & Ventilation
• Interiors
• Electrical Systems
• Gas Furnaces
• Oil Furnaces
• Hot Water Boilers
• Other Heating Systems
• Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps
• Plumbing

Choose the training method that works best for you! This course is offered a variety of training methods to fit your learning style. 

• Online Video - Kaplan's prerecorded, instructor-led video courses are just what you need. Learn from charismatic, respected instructors while being able to stop, start, and resume your courses as needed. This online video program includes:
  • Includes over 11 hours of brand-new instructional videos
  • Contains 29 brand-new interactive activities
  • Contains nearly 100 video segments—a combination of classroom seminars, onsite inspections, and software instruction
  • Comes with a trial subscription for Horizon home inspection software, offered by Carson Dunlop

• Home Study - Complete courses when and where it is convenient for you using this textbook-based format. You will only receive our Principles of Home Inspection: Systems & Standards textbook with this option. This option is perfect for anyone looking to learn and study offline. 

Key Points

• Learn everything you need to know to prepare for the national exam and become a professional home inspector in Minnesota
• Understand what home inspectors are responsible to report from the basement to the chimney
• Features hundreds of detailed illustrations to help you understand what you need to know