I find interesting your discussion on credentials and the use of the word "code". I do mostly new construction phase inspections and I actually shy away from older house resale inspections. In my new construction inspections I use the word code frequently because I know what codes (including local) the house is being built under. In older houses I do not know what code was used when it was built. I use phrases like "not standard building practice" or "safety concern" to express my views. I am certified by the ICC as a Residential Combination Building Inspector. I did not find that certification to be extremely difficult to obtain. I am new to the site and enjoy reading all of the different opinions on different issues.