National Home Inspector Exam Prep Podcast
The Complete National Home Inspector Training Manual—In Audio Form
Welcome to National Home Inspector Exam Prep Podcast—the most comprehensive audio course for aspiring home inspectors preparing for the National Home Inspector Exam.
Your Complete Exam Preparation Resource
This is a complete professional training program based on the National Home Inspection Training Manual, transformed into detailed audio lessons you can study anywhere, anytime. Whether you're commuting, at the gym, or reviewing before bed, master the entire home inspection curriculum.
Complete 16-Discipline Coverage:
This training program covers ALL major areas tested on the National Home Inspector Exam:
📋 Analysis & Reporting - Professional report writing and communication
❄️ Cooling Systems - Air conditioning, heat pumps, and distribution
⚡ Electrical Systems - Service equipment, panels, circuits, wiring, safety devices
🏠 Exterior Components - Siding, trim, doors, windows, finishes
🔥 Fireplaces & Chimneys - Masonry and factory-built systems, venting, safety
📖 Complete Glossary - Essential professional terminology
🔥 Heating Systems - Furnaces, boilers, distribution, controls
🌬️ Insulation & Ventilation - Attic ventilation, insulation types, energy efficiency
🍳 Kitchen Appliances - Ranges, ovens, dishwashers, disposals, built-ins
🚰 Plumbing Systems - Supply, drainage, water heaters, fixtures
👔 Professional Responsibilities - Ethics, standards of practice, business practices
🏚️ Roof Components - Coverings, flashings, drainage, structural elements
🌳 Site Conditions - Grading, drainage, driveways, landscaping
🏗️ Structural Components - Foundations, framing, load paths, structural defects
🪟 House Interior - Walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, doors, windows
200+ Detailed Episodes
Each episode provides in-depth coverage of specific topics within each discipline. Episodes are designed to be studied in sequence, building your knowledge systematically from fundamentals to advanced inspection techniques.
Who This Is For:
✅ New home inspectors studying for the National Home Inspector Exam
✅ Career changers entering the home inspection profession
✅ Real estate professionals expanding technical knowledge
✅ Anyone preparing for state licensing exams
✅ Practicing inspectors seeking continuing education
Why This Training Works:
🎯 Exam-Focused - Aligned with National Home Inspector Exam requirements
🎯 Field-Tested - Based on real inspection scenarios and common defects
🎯 Code-Referenced - Current IRC standards and industry best practices
🎯 Comprehensive - Complete coverage, not just highlights
🎯 Audio Learning - Study while driving, working out, or multitasking
🎯 Sequential Structure - Logical progression builds expertise systematically
Study Approach:
For best results, listen to episodes in numerical order within each discipline. Take notes, pause to review complex topics, and re-listen to challenging sections. This is professional training designed for exam success.
Beyond the Podcast:
This podcast is part of our complete National Home Inspector Training program. For comprehensive training including visual materials, practice exams, hands-on demonstrations, and certification support, visit [YOUR WEBSITE URL].
National Home Inspector Exam Prep Podcast
14 - Fuel Storage and Distribution Systems - Gas and Oil Systems for Home Inspectors
Master fuel storage and distribution systems in this comprehensive episode covering natural gas, propane, and oil systems that power heating equipment and appliances. While technically separate from plumbing, these systems are often installed by plumbers and require similar inspection skills.
Gas piping materials receive extensive coverage, starting with black steel pipe: sizing, threading requirements, proper joint compounds, and support intervals. Copper gas tubing is explained, including Type K and L requirements, brazing versus soldering, and the critical need for yellow GAS labels every 5 feet.
CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing) receives detailed attention as the modern flexible gas distribution method. We explain identification, proper support intervals, bending radius limitations, and crucial bonding requirements for lightning protection. You'll learn the difference between CSST and flexible appliance connectors (FAC) and why this distinction matters.
Installation requirements are covered comprehensively: protection against physical damage, corrosion protection methods, proper routing through walls and floors, burial depths, and prohibited locations. We explain sediment trap requirements, drip leg purposes, and gas shutoff valve locations.
Gas meters and regulators receive thorough coverage, including typical minimum distances to various building components and how to identify properly sized systems. You'll learn clues that indicate potentially undersized gas systems, particularly when appliances have been added after original construction.
Propane tank requirements are explained for permanent tanks, fillable cylinders, and exchange cylinders. We cover proper locations, support requirements, and visual inspection procedures for above-ground tanks.
Oil systems receive complete coverage: supply piping materials, one-pipe versus two-pipe systems, shutoff valve requirements, and filter recommendations. Tank requirements are explained for indoor, outdoor above-ground, and underground installations, including proper support, fill pipe and vent pipe requirements, and service life expectations.
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