New H.I. Association Forms In New Jersey

[Michael Brown]

A group of New Jersey Home Inspectors has formed a new professional trade association called the New Jersey Association of Licensed Professional Home Inspectors (NJ-ALPHI). According to the group's Secretary, Steven C. Hockstein, the goal of the new organization is to:

• Provide a source for continuing education as required by the State of New Jersey.
• Help to improve inspection techniques and reporting methods.
• Assist people that are interested in becoming New Jersey Licensed Home Inspectors.
• Work with insurance providers to obtain affordable insurance at group discounts.
• Develop alliances with Compatible Trade Associations and Affiliates.
• Maintain involvement in Political and Legislative Issues as they relate to the Home Inspection Profession in New Jersey.
• Pursue any other relevant Home Inspection matter.

NJ-ALPI's first meeting will be held at the Westwood (North Avenue, Garwood, NJ) on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 from 6 to 9 PM, and will include a two-hour presentation on chimney defects that has been approved for New Jersey continuing education credits.

Additional details can be obtained by contacting Hockstein vea email at: shockstein@AHMarchitects.com or telephone at: 973-258-0800

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