Links and Resources
Below are some links to associations, regulatory information, and other information by topic. If you are interested in getting any more information, we would be happy to assist you and discuss any of your concerns. Please feel free to call or email. Thank you.
Home Inspection Professional Associations
American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) - http://www.ashi.org
ASHI New England - http://www.ashinewengland.com/
National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) - http://www.nachi.org
Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure Board of Home Inspectors - http://www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/hi/
Massachusetts Facts for Consumers: Home Inspections - http://www.mass.gov/dpl/consumer/fspagehi.htm
Environmental and Other Potential Hazards
EPA - http://www.epa.gov
Mass EPA Radon in New England - http://www.epa.gov/region1/eco/radon/index.html
MA County-by-County map of average Radon levels - http://www.epa.gov/radon/zonemap/massachusetts.htm
Accustar - http://www.accustarlabs.com
CPSC- Consumer Product Safety Commission: Information on safety and recalls. - http://www.cpsc.gov
Asbestos - http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/
Asbestos Abatement Consumer Advisory: Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) and Asbestos Containing Building Materials (ACBM) - http://www.ago.state.ma.us/sp.cfm?pageid=1616
Aluminum Wiring in homes - http://www.inspect-ny.com/aluminum/aluminum.htm
Information regarding Federal Pacific Electrical Panels and Breakers - http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpepanel.htm
Lead Paint in homes - http://www.epa.gov/lead/
Septic systems information and regulation - http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/wastewater/septicsy.htm