Work Experience
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Jim Farmer Legal Support & Expert Witness Service
(Jim Farmer’s Real Estate Inspections)
(Real Estate Inspection Service, Inc.)
(Property Survey, A Home Inspection Service Co)
Owner and Master C.R.E.I.A. Inspector #0004
Developed and formed Inspection Company including design of inspection Forms and procedures used in the inspection business. Helped pioneer the inspection industry in California. Have personally performed over 30,000 inspections on real estate properties (residential, commercial, industrial and environmental).
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Refurbishment Corporation of America, No. 1 Glass and Screen Co., Northrop Aircraft, Lockheed Aircraft, McDonald Douglas Aircraft, Boeing Aircraft, Philco Ford Aerospace, and Hughes Tool Co.
Owner and Contractor, Engineer in Aerospace/Commercial Industries.
Job functions were in Construction contracting, Glazing contracting, Tool Design, Tool Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities Engineering and Industrial Engineering. Worked on such projects as McDonald Douglas’s F18 Hornet and the DC 10, Northrop’s F5, Boeing’s 747 and 747 SP, Lockheed’s L1011, and C5A Galaxy, Serkorski and Hughes Helicopters. Also was involved with the design and layout of Facilities, Tools and Assembly lines used in the projects previously mentioned.
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Walker Deluxe Corp., Columbia Precision Industry, Precision Tool & Die Company, and Progressive Tool & Die Company.
Plant, Tooling and Maintenance Manager, Tool and Die Maker, Tool Design Draftsman
Built Tools and Dies and designed Tooling for commercial industries (John Deere, Chamberlin Corp., Amana Refrigeration, Minneapolis Honeywell, Ford Motor Corp., etc).
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- 1950
to Present In addition to other Positions during this period.
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Construction Industry, Contractor Self Employed
Have been involved in the construction industry in all phases of work,
Expert Witness and in Testing / Evaluation / Arbitration of current
standards for contractors and Inspectors, with the primary emphasis on Electrical, Glazing and General contracting with the Inspection Industry as a primary field since 1975.
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Awards, Certifications, Accreditation's and
Memberships
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California Real Estate Inspection Association –State Board of Directors –elected Region 5
Director |
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Honored by the California Real Estate Inspection Association by bestowing the Honor of
CREIA Fellow on him for Outstanding Years of Service and Professionalism to the
Association |
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Co-wrote and co-instruct classes on Consulting and Expert Witness. Approved by the California State Bar for 3.75 MCLEs per class. Approved by CREIA for 7.5 CECs |
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Wrote and instruct a class on Risk Management. Approved by CREIA for 1.5 CECs |
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California Real Estate Inspection Association –State Board of Directors –elected State Director |
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Honored by the California Real Estate Inspection Association for Outstanding 3 Years of Service and Professionalism to the Association while serving as Treasurer. |
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CPI (Certified Professional Inspector) designation was changed by the California Real Estate Inspection Association to MCI (Master C.R.E.I.A. Inspector) |
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Completed Certificate Program from Ventura Chapter of ICC course on Phase I, II, III, IV Residential Inspection Training Series |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Concrete Tile Roofs. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing- CSST. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Plumbing Re-pipe Alternative and Coating ID of Pipes. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Stucco Systems Inspections. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Inspection Basics and Beyond. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Pool and Spa Inspections |
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Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Everything Legal – Legal Basics For Inspectors. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Manufactured Concrete Chimneys. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Fire Blocking & Draft Stopping. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Plumbing Vents to Cross Connections. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Appliance Inspections. |
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Completed Re-Certification Program from Fireplace Investigation Research and Education course on Fireplace Inspection FP-10/FP-02/FP-03 Certification # FP-002 |
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Honored by the California Real Estate Inspection Association with their highest and most prestigious award, The John Daly Award. |
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California Real Estate Inspection Association–State Board of Directors-State Treasurer, 3 terms. |
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Completed Certification Program from ICBO course on Fundamentals of Building Inspection. |
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Completed Certificate Program from the Ventura Chapter of ICBO on The Uniform Plumbing Code, Drain, Waste and Vent Systems. |
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Honored by the California Real Estate Inspection Association for Outstanding Year of Service and Professionalism to the Association while serving as Treasurer. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Energy Inspections. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Roofing & Flashing Installation. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Attic Truss Installation Defects. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on New Construction Electrical Inspections. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Pool & Spa inspections. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Built-up Roofing. |
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Certificate of Appreciation from the American Society of Home Inspectors for contributions while serving on CCAC Committee. |
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Was Honored by the California Real Estate Inspection Association as one the 25 most influential individuals of the first 25 years of C.R.E.I.A. |
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Certificate of Appreciation from the American Society of Home Inspectors for contributions while serving as Committee Chair on CCAC Committee. |
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International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), International Code Council (ICC) – Professional Membership # 5030243. |
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Member of the National Fire Protection Association International #1116103) |
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Completed Certification Program from the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Courses included Manufactured Home Installations, Federal Manufacturing Housing Construction Codes, Pre- 1976 Manufactured Homes and Applicable State Building Codes. |
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Completed Certificate Program from Fireplace Investigation Research and Education course on Pre-Cast Concrete Fireplace PC-01. |
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Completed Certificate Program from Fireplace Investigation Research and Education course on Fire Investigator & The Fireplace FI-01. |
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Certificate of Appreciation from the American Society of Home Inspectors for contributions while serving on CCAC Committee. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Commercial Inspections. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Seismic Inspections. |
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Certificate of Appreciation from the California Real Estate Inspection Association for Bylaws Committee Co-Chair for 1999/2000 year of Service & leadership to the Association and the Inspection Industry. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Ventilation & Moisture. |
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Completed Certificate Program from California Real Estate Inspection Association course on Moisture Related Flooring Failures. |
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Contractors State License Board Home Improvement Contractor (H.I.C.) |
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California Real Estate Inspection Association–State Board of Directors-Director at Large. |
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Completed Certificate Program from Fireplace Investigation Research and Education course on Home Inspector HI-01. |
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Completed Certificate Program from Fireplace Investigation Research and Education course on Fireplace Inspection FP-10/FP-02/FP-03, Certified Fireplace Inspector #FP-002 |
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Certificate of Appreciation Chapter President’s Award for 1995/1996 from the California Real Estate Inspection Association for Outstanding Contribution of Time and Support by the San Fernando Valley Chapter. |
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Certificate of Appreciation President’s Award for 1999/2000 from the California Real Estate Inspection Association for Outstanding Contribution of Time and Support to the State President of the California Real Estate Inspection Association. |
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Certified to teach for the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) class on “Home Inspections and Real Estate Disclosures”. |
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Certificate of Recognition from the California Real Estate Inspection Association for the 1997/1998 as State President of California Real Estate Inspection Association for Outstanding Service, Commitment & Leadership. |
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Certificate of Appreciation from the California Real Estate Inspection Association for Executive Officer 1996-1999 for Years of Outstanding Service & Leadership to the Association and the Real Estate Inspection Profession. |
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Consultant in Construction and Home Inspection Litigation. Work with several Attorneys and Insurance Companies, doing Litigation support in defect investigation and Expert Witness testimony. |
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California Real Estate Inspection Association–State Board of Directors– State Past President. |
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Certificate of Appreciation from the California Real Estate Inspection Association for Volunteer Efforts & Educational contributions to the Preparation & Development of the C.R.E.I.A. Membership Exam. |
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Certificate of Appreciation from the California Real Estate Inspection Association for year of Executive Board Service & Leadership to the Association & Real Estate Inspection Profession. |
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California Real Estate Inspection Association–State Board of Directors– State President. |
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Completed Certification Program from the Contractors State License Board course in the Industry Expert Program. |
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Certification of Recognition from the Thousand Oaks/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce in honor of continued support as a Chamber member for 12 years. |
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California Real Estate Inspection Association–State Board of Directors–State Vice President / President. Elect. |
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Completed Certification Program from The Association for Safety Knowledge as a Registered Inspector #00080. |
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Arbitration & Mediation International Arbitrator for the California Contractors State License Board Panel of Arbitrators. |
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Industry Expert Witness for the Contractors State license Board as a General Building, Glazing & Asbestos Certified Abatement Contractor. |
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Completed Certification Program from Arbitration & Mediation International for California Contractors State License Board Panel of Arbitrators in Ethics, Procedures & Construction Arbitration. |
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Member of the Coalition of California Home Inspectors (CCHI). |
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Certificate of Appreciation from the American Red Cross for helping victims of Southern California after the Earthquake. |
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Certificate of Appreciation from Contractors State License Board in helping to revise & improve the General Building Examination. |
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Completed Certification Program from the California Real Estate Inspection Association course in Post-Earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings and Residential Earthquake Supplement. |
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Completed Certification Program & Testing from the California Real Estate Inspection Association as a Certified Professional Inspector #0004. |
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Letter of Appreciation from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for participation in the revised drafting of the Citizen’s Guide to Radon. |
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Certificate of Achievement from University of Texas Center for Environmental Research and Training in Inspecting Buildings for Asbestos Containing Materials |
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Associate Member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors #0017491 |
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Completed Certification Program from Colorado State University Western Regional Radon Training Center requirements for Radon Measurement Operators Course. |
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California Real Estate Inspection Association–State Board of Directors– State Secretary (two terms). San Fernando Valley Chapter Vice President (two terms). |
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Completed Certification Program from the Southern California Gas Company in Gas Appliance Service. |
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Completed Certification Program from State of California Department of Health Services Radon Programs as a Radon Testing and Consulting Specialist, Radon Certification USEPA, Radon Contr. Proficiency (RCP) #10756 (inactive), Ca. State Cert. RCP #107 (inactive), Radon Cert. USEPA, RMP (Radon Measurement Proficiency) #107560T (inactive), Ca. State Cert. RMP #177 (inactive). |
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Completed Certification Program from Colorado State University Western Regional Radon Training Center requirements for Radon Technology for Mitigators. |
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A.S.H.I./C.R.E.I.A.– Los Angeles Chapter Secretary. |
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Member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (A.S.H.I.) to September 2004/ California Real Estate Inspection Association (C.R.E.I.A.) #11775 Current. |
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Conejo Valley Board of Realtors #11263. |
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Completed Certification Program from University of Texas Center for Environmental Research and Training in Asbestos, ASB Classification (Inactive). |
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Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce. |
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Completed Licensing & Testing from the Contractors State License Board Contractors License #30181 B, C17, ASB (Inactive). |
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Senior Member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers |
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Senior Member of the American Society of Tool and Manufacturing Engineers |
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Certificate of Apprenticeship from the Apprentice Council of the State of Iowa as a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker. |
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Completed Certification Program from the Department of the Army as an Electrician. |
