Residential Building Inspection: A Step-by-Step Guide is a how to resource developed by an expert in this field with many years of experience in project management, inspections and training those entering the field. The book will benefit a variety of professionals such as building department personnel, builders, contractors, project managers, home owners and others involved in residential building construction. Beginners as well as those with experience will benefit to improve consistency, establish departmental procedures or create a strong training program. The procedures, inspection items and approaches are generic and applicable everywhere regardless of the model code edition, or custom or state code edition adopted. Numerous photos and graphics provide an invaluable visual presentation to enhance the understanding and support the presentation.