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Noteworthy News

A Newsletter of Noteworthy Property Inspections

October/November 2005

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

"Most of this month's newsletter is seasonal. We have included articles inspired by Halloween (pumpkin carving how-to) and the end of daylight savings time (daylight savings time - facts and dates). Every time we change our clocks we should take the opportunity to change the batteries in our smoke detectors so that they will function properly when needed. We have included an article on smoke detectors which gives guidelines on their proper installation and maintenance."

"On October 1, 2005 some new CA Energy Code (Title 24) requirements for duct sealing went into effect. Please read our article on this to understand the requirements and some of the important exemptions."

"Although it still does not require licensing in the State of California, Home Inspecting has become a recognized profession with it's own set of required skills and standards. In it's latest press release, the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA), explains some of the features of the profession as it highlights the difference between home inspectors and general contractors."

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

(click on each headline for the full story)

Pumpkin Carving How-To (Illustrated step-by-step instruction to help you create that spectacular (or not so spectacular!) carved pumpkin just in time for Halloween!)
Daylight Saving Time - Facts and Dates (Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends this Sunday. Some interesting facts and future year's dates for are provided in this article.)
Early Warning and Escape - Smoke Detectors (It's a good idea to change the batteries in your smoke detectors every time you change your clocks. Use this article as a check-list to confirm that your smoke detectors are properly installed and maintained throughout the year.)
New Duct Sealing Requirements - CA Energy Code (Title 24) (This useful article provides a summary of the requirements which recently went into effect. Just as importantly, it provides a list Cities in the Southern California climate zones, many of which are exempt from the new regulations.)
Retain Home Inspectors When You Buy and Contractors When You Build (This press release from CREIA highlights the differences between home inspectors and Contractors, and details some of the skills and standards associated with the home inspection profession.)

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