NOVEMBER 2014                                                                                             Volume 7 - Number 9
Monthly Messenger
President's Notes
Greetings Fellow Inspectors!
Can you feel the excitement in the air? So many of you have signed up to go to Inspection World Philly this year! I can't wait to see the NOVA ASHI Wave rolling into this event!  We have a great incentive program that will be announced at our next meeting Tuesday, November 25.  Mark Londner has started a thread on the ASHI site to help keep us posted of the happenings such as our NOVA ASHI dinner once we are at Inspection World. The forum can be found here:
We may try to get a coach /bus to take a bunch of us there. We are still working on that.  In the near term I am looking forward to our general monthly meeting speakers, Grey Group meeting and Associates Hour. Lots of good things happening in your chapter. Hope to see everyone at the meeting!

Fernando Barrientos

Newsletter Change
We've moved the Monthly Messenger back to Constant Contact.  Please let me know if you have any comments, questions, suggestions. Scott Robertson
2014 Fall Seminar - THIS SATURDAY!
Nov. 22, 2014
Best Western Fairfax Hotel - 3535 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
7:30am Registration
8:00am First Presentation
4:45pm End of Day

Full Schedule and Registration Form on the NOVA ASHI website
7 ASHI CE Credits and Lunch Provided
Payment by check saves NOVA ASHI bank fees.
For questions or additional information, contact Fred Heppner,
703-503-9519, [email protected]
A Message from the Vice President

It takes commitment and dedication to attend meetings and be part of an organization - and we all want to get the most out of our efforts.  It's our time, so let's work together to make the best use of it.  As I see it, we need to utilize all our resources to find informative professionals to speak to topics that are of the most benefit to the majority of our membership. 

To achieve this goal, I need to hear from you. That's right, YOU!

 

What topics? What professionals do you want or need to hear from that will make you better at what you do and will improve your experience at our monthly meetings?  Contact me at [email protected] or see me directly after any monthly meeting to share your thoughts.

 

See you at the meeting,

 

Tony Toth
November Quiz
By Pete Jung

1. All service entrance conductors must be in a conduit.
       a. True       b. False  
        
2. All service entrance conductors must be attached above the roof level.
       a. True       b. False  
              
3. The drip loop should be as close to the roof surface as possible.
       a. True       b. False  
      
4. Which of the following is a reliable way to identify the service size?
       a. The size of the service drop wires
       b. The distribution panel rating
       c. The service box rating
       d. The service entrance conductor size
       e. The service entrance conduit size

5. Aluminum is an acceptable service entrance conductor material.
       a. True       b. False  
                    
6. A fused 200-amp service has two 100-amp fuses in the service box.
       a. True       b. False  

7. If you can't read the size of the fuses in the service box, you should
       remove them and try to get a better look.
       a. True       b. False  

8. There can be up to 10 throws to disconnect all the electricity in the house.
       a. True       b. False  
October Quiz Answers
By Pete Jung

1. Columns are most likely to rot at the
    a. Top        b. Middle      c. Bottom                      

2. Beams carry loads from (four answers)
    a. Floors    b. Walls        c. Roofs
        d. Footings         e. Columns

3. Beams rest on: (two answers)
    a. Foundations   b. Columns   c. Studs
         d. Joists            e. Buttresses
                 
4. Where is the rust most likely to be found on a steel beam?
     a. The top      b. The end    c. The middle
         d. In the web only

5. Joists may sit on top of beams or be attached to the sides of beams.
     a. True       b. False

6. Joists are often used to provide lateral support for solid masonry walls.
     a. True     b.  False

7. Joists notched at their end are stronger than normal joists?
     a. True     b. False

8. Joists resting on foundation walls at or near grade level are prone to rot.
     a. True   b.  False
2014-2015  Officers, Directors,
Committee Chairs and Representatives
President:   Fernando Barrientos
Vice President:   Tony Toth
Secretary:   Bobby Mayberry
Treasurer:   Jim Vaughn
Immediate Past President:   David Rushton
Director:   Isaac Kieffer (2014)
Director:   Jim Kasterko (2012-2014)
Director:   Dave Wingenbach (2013-2016)
Director:   David Boulter (2013-2016)
Warden:    Isaac Kieffer
Website Chair:   Serge DelHoyo
Newsletter Chair:   Scott Robertson
Library:   Jim Kasterko - Chair, Andy Ling
Membership Committee:   Pete Jung - Chair, Jim Kasterko
Education Committee Chair:   Fred Heppner
By-Laws Committee Chair:   Pete Jung
Legislative Chair:   Fred Heppner
CoR Representatives:   Jim Funkhouser, Tony Toth
CoR Alternate Speaker:   Jim Funkhouser
CoR Mid-Atlantic Group Leader:   Jim Funkhouser
ASHI Director:   Mark Londner
ASHI Education Committee:   Pete Jung, Jim Funkhouser
National ASHI Treasurer:   Mike Stephens
Standards:   Jim Funkhouser
Certification:   Jim Funkhouser
Public Relations:   Matthew Drifmeyer
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Next Meeting
Tue. Nov. 25, 2014
6:00pm - Inspectors Hour
6:00pm - Grey Group
6:00pm - Board of Directors
7:00pm - Chapter Business
8:00pm - Education Hour

Meeting Location
NVRC Offices
3951 Pender Drive, Suite 130
Fairfax, VA  22030

Inspectors Hour
Ed Snope continues his presentation on Paint "Part 2 - Restoration"

Education Hour
Joseph Hetzel P.E., Technical Director at the Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association will be presenting "Inspecting Automated Garage Doors"

Grey Group

Don't Forget, Every chapter meeting from 6:00 to 7:00 PM we hold an open forum where you can ask whatever question you can come up with or just listen to veteran inspectors discuss what's on their minds.

 

Some recent discussions include:
- How to report specific
       issues/concerns
- "Condo" concerns outside of
       HI scope
- Incomplete (new)
       construction, how to report
- How to protect fees for "legal"
       services

This and next month, although responding to whatever members bring forth, we anticipate focusing upon Inspection World '15, in Philly.

  

The Grey Matter Group is Top Secret; NO ONE TALKS ABOUT PERSONAL INFORMATION THAT WAS DISCUSSED IN THE GREY MATTER GROUP OUTSIDE OF THE ROOM UPON PAIN OF AN IMPROMPTU SPLENECTOMY WITH A SHOE HORN.

Call or Write us Any Time if you have a Question...don't wait until meeting night.

 

Jim Funkhouser 571-214-4039
Mark Londner 703-409-9762
VAREI Membership
Take your business a step further and join VAREI to keep up on regulatory issues and have a voice in government. VAREI Website

WANTED!
Chapter members willing to provide a presentation during the 6:00pm Inspectors Hour.  Share your knowledge!  Contact David Wingenbach

Inspection World Train Tickets...
AmTrak tickets from Washington DC to Philadelphia run about $80 round-trip.  Sit back, enjoy the ride, and no need to pay for parking in Philly.
 
Radio Show
Reggie Marston's Radio Show,
"The House P. I."

Northern Virginia:
Fairfax Public Access
Wed's  2-3 PM
TV Ch 37 Cox/Verizon digital
TV Ch 27 Comcast digital
On the internet at:
www.fcac.org/radio-fairfax

Salem Radio Network
Saturday 9-10 am
srnradio.com

WTSB Raleigh, NC 1010 AM
Saturday Mornings 7-8 am
wtsbradio.com

WKQA Norfolk, VA 1100 AM
Sundays 1-2 pm
www.wkqaradio.com

Sponsor spots available,
contact Reggie Marston

Residential Equity Management
Home Inspections, LLC
O-(703) 923-9769
M-(703) 850-8990
www.remhomeinspections.com

NOVA ASHI Library
Pssssst..... over here.  If you have graduated from the ASHI School...are studying for the National Exam, or have been an inspector for years... a fantastic tool for your educational toolbox is freely available at our library.  In-depth details, very clearly explained and illustrated are available to borrow (by paid chapter members).  Many of the binders include a CD-ROM which can be played on a PC for viewing examples of each topic being explained.  See Andy Ling, Jim Kasterko, or a board member to check-out materials.  

NOVA ASHI - Scott Robertson | [email protected] | www.novaashi.org

Happy Thanksgiving

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