Resources

Insights from John LaRocca

For interesting articles and updates on the real estate inspection industry and LaRocca Inspections, check out John LaRocca’s blog:
http://activerain.com/blogs/larocca

American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)

To find out more about the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) or to read their standards for a home inspection, check out their website:
http://www.ashi.org

ASTM International

To find out more information about ASTM International (formerly called the American Society for Testing and Materials) or to read their standards for a commercial property inspections, check out their website:
http://www.astm.org

Building Energy Effiency Standards

Building Energy Efficiency standards require that ducts be tested for leaks when a central air conditioner or furnace is installed or replaced. For more information, check out this information from the CA Energy Commission:
http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/

California Real Estate Inspection Association

To find out more about the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) or to read their standards for a home inspection, check out their website: www.creia.org

Permit, Safety and Code Information

For permit information, building safety standards or code information, check out your local department of building and safety (or the public works department in some cities):

• Beverly Hills
• Burbank
• Glendale
• Los Angeles
• Pasadena
• Santa Monica

Earthquake Preparedness

LaRocca Inspections performed many inspections during the aftermath of the Northridge Earthquake ten years ago and we are very familiar with the effects that an earthquake can have on a structure. The importance of properly preparing for an earthquake shouldn't be underestimated. We recommend the following sites for more information on earthquakes and earthquake preparedness:

• www.earthchangestv.com/survival/rceq.htm
• www.earthquake.usgs.gov
• www.redcrossla.org