As of January 1, 2008 a new law will affect 50% of all N.C. homes.   N.C. House Bill 688, passed into law on June 29, 2006, requires anyone who inspects and provides reports on the condition of septic systems to be certified by the N.C.O.W.C.I.C.B. (State’s Certification Board)

     Anyone falsely impersonating a certified inspector could be charged with a Class II misdemeanor.   The mandate requires certified inspectors to confirm installation of systems according to Health  Department operating permits and to verify (observe and report) operation.                            

What does this mean for Realtors?

     After Jan 1, 2008, anyone requesting septic inspections will need the services of a certified inspector. The new law will require septic inspections to be more technical and invasive to meet new board requirements.   As a result, expectations of service will change. Cost and time to complete these inspections will vary according to the design of the system and may be as involved as an entire home inspection.      

      Requests by mortgage and insurance companies for septic system inspections are increasing and will also require certified inspector services

     Access to certified inspectors will initially be limited. Additional footwork for agents to order needed inspections will be reduced by using a certified (for septic systems)  home inspector who can perform both the home and the septic system inspection.   

     Advantage Inspection Clear View is available for further information.  We will be glad to schedule group presentations or speak one-on-one regarding the new requirements. 

     Clear View Reports will be collecting all available information from the Board and N.C.S.U. regarding this issue and keeping you informed of developing news.

     Clear View Reports Inc. (of which Advantage Inspection Clear View is a subsidiary)  has completed the requirements to be certified to provide legal septic system inspections in conjunction with home inspections as per Bill 688.

      This has been done well ahead of the legal requirements.  “We work constantly to be proactive on training, implementing new license rules and meeting new laws” says owner Brian Haire. 

    This superior service-oriented company has the first known home inspectors in the Triad .   As Brian puts it:  “We have always believed that the typical ‘Septic Dye-Test’ was of questionable value and were pleased the State expanded the requirements.” 

     Clear View Reports, Inc. operates Advantage Inspection Clear View, from Greensboro, a franchise of Advantage Inspection International.This includes all of Guilford county and most of the surrounding 12 counties