HIC Inspector Academy
Creating Confidence Before You Close™ — the structured curriculum behind every Hurd Inspection Company inspection.
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The inspector's role, the visual and non-invasive scope, Florida licensing, InterNACHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, agreements, liability, conduct, communication, and objective report language.
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Module library
The inspector's role, the visual and non-invasive scope, Florida licensing, InterNACHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, agreements, liability, conduct, communication, and objective report language.
How heat, air and moisture move through Gulf Coast assemblies: control layers, vapor drive, dew point, pressure differentials, drying potential, and why hot-humid homes fail differently.
Foundations, slabs, framing, load paths, uplift connections, and structural movement indicators, with coastal pile and stem-wall construction emphasized.
Coverings, underlayment, flashing, drainage, and roof age estimation, including hurricane-driven wind and water intrusion patterns.
Cladding, stucco, soffit and fascia, windows and doors, grading, drainage, decks, and salt-air deterioration along the Panhandle coast.
Service entrance, panels, bonding and grounding, branch circuits, GFCI and AFCI protection, and the defect patterns that dominate safety findings.
Supply and drain materials, water heaters, fixtures, functional flow and drainage, and leak evidence documentation.
Split systems, heat pumps, air handlers, condensate management, duct distribution, and humidity control in a hot-humid climate.
Walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, railings, doors, windows, garages, and life-safety items inside the conditioned envelope.
Attic and crawlspace insulation, air sealing, roof and soffit ventilation, bath and dryer exhaust, and moisture consequences.
Ranges, ovens, dishwashers, disposals, microwaves, and laundry equipment: normal-controls operation, anti-tip and venting requirements.
Wind mitigation (OIR-B1-1802), four-point, roof certifications, and insurance-driven inspection products unique to the Florida market.
Narrative construction, photo standards, defect classification, summary pages, and delivery workflow that limits callbacks and claims.
Pricing, scheduling, agent relationships, marketing, insurance, records retention, and the operating rhythm of a profitable inspection company.