Septic Tank Inspections

A Septic System Inspection Should Be Done How Often?! Costs, Precautions, and More   Going too many flushes without a septic system inspection can result in a major headache (and a stinky mess on your hands) if it fails. A septic system inspection is one of those...

Lead Paint Litigation California

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF.—After 18 years of litigation, NL Industries, Inc. (“NL”) and the People of the State of California, represented by the County Counsels and City Attorneys of ten California jurisdictions, have reached a historic settlement agreement to fund...

Smoke detectors in rental units

  Q. As the owner of a twelve-unit apartment building, I encourage my tenants to maintain the batteries in their smoke alarms. But when apartments become vacant, I often find the batteries either dead or missing. On some occasions, the alarms themselves are...

California becomes first US state to mandate solar on homes

California becomes first US state to mandate solar on homes 5 hours ago Share this with Facebook Share this with Twitter Share this with Messenger Share this with Email Share Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionOfficials say solar energy will more than pay for...

Direct Bonding of Standard (Yellow) CSST Gas Lines

Direct Bonding of Standard (Yellow) CSST Direct bonding is required for gas piping systems incorporating standard (yellow) or uncoated CSST whether or not the connected gas equipment is electrically powered. This requirement is provided as part of the...

The State of California does not license home inspectors

The State of California does not license home inspectors. CREIA takes the lead in requiring adherence to CREIA’s Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice. CREIA members have been successfully setting the standard – in the field, in the courtroom, and in the...