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Code is Not a Four-Letter Word
August 20th, 2026 @ 7am CT
$159
Elevate Your Home Inspection Skills with Our Virtual Instructor-Led class:
Code is Not a Four-Letter Word
Unlock the power of building code knowledge in your home inspections to enhance your defect reporting accuracy. Our comprehensive class is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and insights needed to confidently utilize codes knowledge in identifying and documenting home defects. Here’s what makes this class invaluable:
Enhance Your Inspection Accuracy
- Identify Real Defects: Discover how to use building codes knowldege to effectively identify real defects in homes, avoiding the pitfalls of misreporting.
- Improve Your Inspection Technique: Strengthen your ability to differentiate between true defects and non-defects using code-based knowledge.
Instructor: Bruce Barker
Leverage Your Existing Skills
- No Prerequisites Required: This course is open to all home inspectors, regardless of experience level, with no prior knowledge of building codes necessary.
- Practical Examples: Use real-life defect examples to understand the application of building codes in everyday inspections.
- Instructor-Led Learning: Benefit from interactive sessions, led by an industry expert.
Why Our Course Stands Out
- Expert Instruction: The class is taught by Bruce Barker, a seasoned ASHI Certified Inspector and instructor with over 35 years of experience in the home inspection industry. Accomplished author of the NHIE inspection manuals
- Interactive Format:with course content through quizzes and discussions to reinforce your learning.
- Continuing Education Credits: Earn four ASHI and state continuing education credits upon successful completion.
About the Instructor: Bruce Barker
Bruce Barker is an ASHI Certified Inspector with over 35 years of experience in the home inspection industry. He has authored several books on building codes and inspection practices, including Everybody’s Building Code and The NHIE Home Inspection Manual. Bruce is a former ASHI President and a licensed contractor and inspector in multiple states. His vast knowledge and practical insights will guide you through this comprehensive course, ensuring a deeper understanding of code-based home inspections.
Duration: 4 Hours
Please note: The virtual class has a final exam, which must be completed for CE credit. This exam can be completed at the end of the class or any time after.
Approved for 4 ASHI & State CE in AL, DE, IN, LA, MT, NH, NM, OR, VA, WI, WV, AR, KY, IL, CT, FL, MD, OH, TX, MA, TN, WA and ICC CE credits!
Please note: The virtual class has a final exam, which must be completed for CE credit. This exam can be completed at the end of the class or any time after.
Pennsylvania & Iowa Notice: Pennsylvania and Iowa do not approve continuing education for home inspectors. PA & IA inspectors must meet the CE requirements of their national association. This virtual class is approved for ASHI Continuing Education (CE) credit