Benjamin Gromicko

Benjamin Gromicko

1630 30th Street,
Suite A, PMB #600
Boulder, CO 80301

303-862-2611
ben@nachi.tv

Summary:

2007 - Present. Author, Director, and Editor of online training courses and included course books, quizzes, exams, and Standards of Practice. Courses are state-approved for CE credits.

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

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

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

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

1995 - 2007. President of 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. Author, Director, and Editor of the following videos. Producer of online training courses and educational videos, including related course books, quizzes, and exams. Provider of customer service and assistance to students. Courses are state-approved for CE credits.

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

Author:

Plumbing Inspection Course. Online. 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.

Mold Training Course. Online. 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.

Mold Inspection Standards of Practice.
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. 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.

25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know. Online. 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.

How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion. Online. 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.

Radon Measurement Service Provider Course.
Online. 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.

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