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Noteworthy News

A Newsletter of Noteworthy Property Inspections

February 2006

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A message from Martin Grant, Owner/Chief Inspector, Noteworthy Property Inspections:

"As a home inspector I see many older fireplaces and chimneys. Sometimes a limited visual inspection can determine the need for repairs or cleaning, but often it is necessary for us to recommend a Level II video inspection. In it's recent press release CREIA emphasizes the importance of fireplace and chimney inspections to avoid fires. In a separate article I have provided details of some different chimney inspection options and resources.

New home improvement contract requirements came into effect on January 1 to make them more informative and easier to understand. We have included a copy of the CSLB announcement which includes a link to additional information on their website. When carrying out a home improvement project, whether hiring a contractor or doing-it-yourself, consider an inspection as part of the process - the benefits are discussed in the attached article.

Finally, in what could become a future trend, the City of Stanton is now requiring City inspections of every property prior to sale to check for building code violations. Although I offer no personal opinion on the value of these inspections, I have reprinted an article from the Orange County Register on this subject which offers a strong opinion against."

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Featured in this issue of Noteworthy News......

(click on each headline for the full story)

Chimneys Need Professional Inspecting to Avoid Fires - (a press release from CREIA relating the importance of fireplace and chimney inspections)

Chimney Inspections Explained - (different options and resources for inspecting chimneys and fireplaces)

New Home Improvement Contract Requirements Now in Effect - (information from the California Contractors State License Board on new home improvement contract requirements which went into effect January 1, 2006)
Thinking Home Improvement? - Consider the Value of an Inspection During Remodeling - (how home inspectors can help homeowners and do-it-yourselfers with remodeling projects)
Big Brother Gets Into Home Inspections - (Opinion article from the Orange County Register commenting on the City of Stanton's decision to require City Building inspectors to visit every home before its sale for building code violations)

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