Meet your inspector

I have been in business in Orange County since 1979, performing property inspections exclusively since 1992. My goal is to provide top-quality home inspections.

I am proud of my affiliation with the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA), having successfully passed the CREIA membership examination. In addition, I complete a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education credits annually.

It takes a lot of education in many affiliated areas to become a good home inspector. Here is a list of some of the specialized coursework that has prepared me for your inspection:

ICBO Orange Empire Training Academy Seminars: 1993 NEC Update, 1994 UPC Update, Smoke Control, Refrigerant Machinery Rooms, Earthquake Retrofit of Wood-frame Homes, Residential Combination Inspection, Steel Framing, Lath and Plaster, Glazing, Plastering, Problems with Code Enforcement, Earthquake Safety, Site Grading.

CREIA Orange County Chapter Continuing Education Seminars: Inspection of Main Electrical Panels, Inspection of Air Conditioning Systems, Inspection of Pools and Spas, Inspections for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),                Inspections of Residential Foundations, Basic Soils and Geology Evaluations, Residential Hazardous Materials Evaluations, Inspection of Fireplaces and Chimneys, Residential Roofing Inspections, Earthquake Restraints for Water Heaters, Inspection of Wood Frame Structures, Inspection of Firewalls and Firedoors, Residential Steep-Slope Roofing, Standards of Practice for Home Inspectors, Inspections of Mechanical Systems, Inspection of Old Houses, Inspection of Electrical Residential Systems, FEMA Earthquake Design and Safety, Condominium Inspections, Conventional Framing, Home Inspection 101, Fire Protection, 1996 Electrical Code Changes, Asbestos-General Awareness Program, Roofing and Moisture Intrusion, Premanufactured Truss Construction, Certified HERS Reter And Energy Efficiency Evaluator.

International Association of Electrical Inspectors:  Electrical Grounding for Safety, One & Two-Family Dwelling Electrical Systems.

Southern California Gas Company: Inspection of Forced Air Gas Heaters.

Fullerton College, Fullerton, California: 1993 National Electrical Code, 1994 Uniform Mechanical Code, 1994 Uniform Building Code, 1991 Uniform Building Code, 1991 Uniform Plumbing Code, 1989 National Electrical Code, 1994 Uniform Building Code.

In addition, I maintain the following professional memberships to keep abreast of advances in all fields pertaining to residential safety and standards:

California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) Member, Treasurer of Orange County Chapter 1996-1997,

Vice President of Orange County Chapter 1997-1998,  President of Orange County Chapter 1998-1999.

Foundation of Real Estate Appraisers  (FREA) Class A Commercial/Residential Real Estate Inspector

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Affiliate Member

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Affiliate Member

International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) Affiliate Member

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Member

Pacific West Association of Realtors (PWR) Affiliate Member

Phone: 714-778-0707
Miran@advantagehomeinspect.com

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