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BEN GROMICKO

Boulder, CO 80301

303-862-2611 (MST)   ben@nachi.tv

http://www.bengromicko.com

http://www.nachi.org/education.htm

http://www.nachi.org/advancedcourses.htm

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Summary:                  2007 - Present.  Director of Online Education for InterNACHI, the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, http://www.nachi.org/education.  Author of online training courses, including inspection course books, inspection field guides, course quizzes and exams, and standards of practice for InterNACHI and IAC2.org.  Courses are submitted to States for approval for CE credits: http://www.nachi.org/education.htm.

                                    Certified Distance Education Instructor.  International Distance Education Certification Center. CDEI ID is: 67422. http://www.nachi.org/ben-gromicko.htm

2007 - Present.  Instructor.  South Dakota Real Estate Commission.  Approved instructor for home inspection continuing education in the state of South Dakota.  Effective 2008.

2007 – Present.  Instructor.  Oklahoma Construction Industries Board. Instructor No. I-107. http://www.nachi.org/okapprovesinternachi2008.htm

2007 - Present.  President of NACHI.TV.  Producer of online training videos and courses for commercial and residential property inspectors and real estate professionals.  State-approved continuing education and advanced online training at http://www.nachi.tv.

2006 - Present.  Residential home inspector.  Certified Master Inspector®.  Over 8,000 home inspections performed.

2007 - Present.  President, Mountain Warranty Corporation, providing 100-day limited inspection warranties to home inspectors.  http://www.mountainwarranty.com.

1995 - 2007.  President, PEACH Inspections, Inc., a home inspection service corporation operated in Pennsylvania.

Education:                    Bachelor of Science Degree, Computer Science, 1992.  University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

                                    Teaching Certificate, Mathematics and Computer Science, 1993.  University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

Certifications:    Member of InterNACHI, 1997-Present, Member #97010101

                                     Member of ASHI, 2001-2004

                                     PA Certified Radon Testing Individual, PA#1882

                                     Certified Master Inspector, CMI®, 2006-Present

                                     Certified Wood Infestation Insect Inspector, PA, 2000-2007 

NACHI.TV:    2007 - Present.  President of NACHI.TV http://www.nachi.tv.  Producer of online training courses and educational videos, including related course books, quizzes, and exams – for property inspectors and real estate professionals.  Courses are state-approved for CE credits.

Producer of the following online training videos:

How to Inspect a Stairway.  http://www.nachi.tv/episode16

Electrical Inspection Volumes 1.  http://www.nachi.tv/ppv/2

Electrical Inspection Volumes 2.  http://www.nachi.tv/ppv/3

Electrical Inspection Volumes 3.  http://www.nachi.tv/ppv/4

Inspecting Means of Egress.  http://www.nachi.tv/ppv/6

Inspecting Water Heater Tanks.  http://www.nachi.tv/ppv/8

Infrared Thermography Inspections.  http://www.nachi.tv/ppv/11

Bored Holes, Cuts and Notches.  http://www.nachi.tv/episode40

Advanced Inspection of Crawlspaces.  http://www.nachi.tv/ppv/12

Mold Training, Part 1, 2.  http://www.nachi.org/videomoldcourse.htm

Performing a Home Inspection  http://www.nachi.tv/episode52

Home Inspector’s Electrical Wall of Defects.  http://www.nachi.tv/episode53

                                    HVAC Training for Inspectors.  http://www.nachi.org/hvacclass2008.htm

                                    Performing Your Best Inspection.  http://www.nachi.tv/episode57

Building Science and Thermography. 

http://www.nachi.org/buildingsciencethermal.htm

                                    Home Inspection Training #1:  http://www.nachi.tv/episode58

                                    Top 10 Success Tips:  http://www.nachi.tv/episode67

                                    Stucco & EIFS Inspection Training & Certification: http://www.nachi.tv/ppv/26

                                    Electrical Inspection Training Video:  http://www.nachi.tv/ppv/27

                                    Performing a Garage Inspection: http://www.nachi.tv/episodes

                                    Electrical Inspection Training Video: http://www.nachi.org/electrical-training-video.htm

                                    Stucco/EIFS Inspection Tips: http://www.nachi.tv/episode74

                                    Home Maintenance Book: http://www.nachi.tv/episode74

                                    Introduction to Energy Audits: http://www.nachi.tv/episode78

                                    Home Inspection Training Video #2: http://www.nachi.tv/episode80

                                    Chinese Drywall: http://www.nachi.tv/episode81

                                    Performing a Roof Inspection Part One: http://www.nachi.org/roof-inspection.htm

                                    Home Inspection Fundamentals: The Exterior – Part 1 – with Mike Nelson:  http://www.nachi.org/fundamentals-exterior.htm

Author & Producer of:                 

Home Inspection Fundamentals – The Exterior.  Online course.  2 parts.  72-page downloadable course material. 25-question final exam. Printable Certificate of Completion. 4 CE hours.  Open to all. This course teaches the student the fundamentals in performing an inspection of the exterior at a residential dwelling using visual-only inspection techniques http://www.nachi.org/fundamentals-exterior.htm

Inspecting the Attic, Insulation, Ventilation and Interiors.  Online course. 33 sections. 50 photos, graphics, and diagrams. 40,000 words. 12 quizzes. 60-question final exam. Printable Certificate of Completion. 14 CE hours.  This course teaches the inspector perform an inspection of the attic, insulation, and interior of a residential property.   http://www.nachi.org/interiorcourse.htm

How to Inspect Residential Plumbing. Online course.  111 sections. 13 quizzes. Final exam. 8 CE hours.  This course teaches the inspector the standards of properly installed plumbing systems and components.  It includes a review of defect recognition, such as leaks, inadequate water supplies, improper drainage, water contamination, and incorrect installations. http://www.nachi.org/plumbingcoursereleased2008.htm

How to Perform a Proper Residential Mold Inspection.  Online course.  30 sections.  11 quizzes.  Final exam.  12 CE hours. This course teaches the student about mold and how to perform a proper mold inspection.  It includes a review of types of mold, health effects, sampling, lab reports, remediation, and preventing growth. http://www.nachi.org/moldcourse.htm

IAC2 Mold Inspection Standards of Practice.  Online course. This is the Standards of Practice for mold inspections of the International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants (www.IAC2.org).  The Standards can be found at http://www.iac2.org/sop.php.

Wood Destroying Organism Course.  Online course.  28 sections.  13 quizzes.  Final exam.  12 CE hours. Online.  This course teaches the student how to identify and report infestation of wood-destroying organisms that may exist in a building using a visual examination.  The student will also learn to recognize evidence of structural damage and previous treatment.  It is designed for both inspectors and applicators of wood-destroying organisms. http://www.nachi.org/wdocourse.htm

25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know.  Online course.  25 sections.  Final exam.  5 CE hours. This course teaches the student about 25 building standards and good practices related to inspecting systems and components in a residential dwelling. http://www.nachi.org/25standardscourse.htm

How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion. Online course.  5 quizzes.  Final Exam.  8 CE hours.  This course teaches the student how to inspect for moisture intrusion, including recognizing construction defects that produce moisture-related problems. http://www.nachi.org/moisturecourse.htm

Radon Measurement Service Provider Course.  Online course. 7 quizzes. 100-question final exam.  12 CE hours.  This very comprehensive course teaches the student about radon, how to perform radon measurements, and how to inspect radon mitigation systems. The course is divided into 20 sections, includes 216 photos and diagrams, instant grading, and a downloadable printable certificate of completion. http://www.nachi.org/radoncourse.htm

Radon Mitigation System Inspection Standards of Practice.  Online course. This Radon Mitigation System Inspection Standards of Practice can be found in Section 19 of the Radon Measurement Service Provider Course located at http://www.nachi.org/comsop.htm#18 The Standards guide the inspector through the process of inspecting a residential radon mitigation system and reporting defects of the system.

How to Perform Exterior Inspections Course.  Online course. The purpose of this course is to provide accurate and useful information for performing an inspection of the exterior at a residential property. Course includes: 43 sections; 54,286 words; 135 photos, graphics, and diagrams; 18 quizzes; a 60-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool); instant grading; a downloadable, printable Certificate of Completion; and accreditations and state approvals.  http://www.nachi.org/exteriorcourse.htm

How to Inspect HVAC Systems Course.  Online course. This course teaches the inspector to perform the HVAC portion of a home inspection. HVAC Inspection course includes: 24 sections; 8 quizzes; 75-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool); instant grading; a downloadable, printable Certificate of Completion; and accreditations and state approvals. http://www.nachi.org/hvaccourse.htm

Electrical Training Video.  Online training video. The purpose of this training video is to teach good practice on how to perform an inspection of the common components of a residential electrical system, including the service, panelboard, "sub" panel, meter, kitchen, bathroom, and interior. http://www.nachi.org/electrical-training-video.htm

InterNACHI Certified Stucco/EIFS Inspector. Training and Certification video. The purpose of this course is provide property inspectors with advanced training and certification in becoming an InterNACHI Certified Stucco/EIFS Inspector.  http://www.nachi.org/stucco-eifs.htm

HVAC Training for Inspectors.  Online training video. The purpose of this training video is to teach good practice on how to properly inspect an HVAC system, including system and component identification, operation cycle, inspection procedures, suggested report narratives and language, and defect-recognition techniques. http://www.nachi.org/hvacclass2008

Building Science and Thermal Imaging with Will Decker. Online training video. The purpose of this online video training course is to teach residential and commercial building inspectors the principles of building science and the application of thermal imaging. http://www.nachi.org/buildingsciencethermal.htm

IAC2 Mold Inspection Training and Certification.  Online training video. The purpose of the course is to define and teach good practice for conducting a mold inspection of a building.  The student will learn how to find and report mold growth that may exist in a building by performing a visual examination and mold sampling of the building. http://www.nachi.org/videomoldcourse.htm

Advanced Inspection of Crawlspaces.  Online training video. The student will obtain an understanding of how to inspect a crawlspace, including using personal protection equipment, the InterNACHI Standards of Practice, an inspection checklist, suggested report narratives and language, and defect recognition. http://www.nachi.tv/ppv/12

Introduction to Infrared Thermography Course. Online training video. John McKenna, InterNACHI Infrared Trainer, and Ben Gromicko, Certified Master Inspector, teach you how to perform inspections with an infrared camera. John covers subject matter such as building science, IR camera applications, and image interpretation, while Ben takes you on an actual THERMOGRAPHY inspection and demonstrates how to recognize apparent defects related to moisture, insulation, structure, electric, air infiltration, and energy loss. http://www.nachi.tv/ppv/11

LEED Green Building.  Online video. Bob Hughes from Hughes Construction shows NACHI.TV's Director of Green Building, Kenton Shepard, advanced green building systems in a residential home.  http://www.nachi.tv/ppv/9

Inspecting Hot Water Tanks. Online training video. Learn how to identify components of gas-fired and electric water heater tanks, recognize defects and safety hazards in relation to modern standards and requirements, explain FVIR - flammable vapor ignition resistance systems, confined spaces, evaluate TPR valves, and more. http://www.nachi.tv/ppv/8

Inspecting Means of Egress. Online training video. It's not just about steps! Learn how to inspect and measure stairways, ramps, hallways, doorways, landings, handrails, and emergency escape and rescue openings. http://www.nachi.tv/ppv/6