January 18, 2008 - Johnny Kay, licensed North and South Carolina Home Inspector and owner of Arrow Home Inspection Service, LLC, Fort Mill, SC, has been awarded the prestigious certification status of Building Plans Examiner from the International Code Council (ICC).

The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial building, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties, and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by the International Code Council.

To achieve certification status, the inspector demonstrates experience, knowledge, application, and must pass written examinations based on the ICC codes. Kay has previously earned ICC Inspector Certifications as a Building Inspector, Mechanical (HVAC) Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, and Residential Electrical Inspector.

"It's always an honor to achieve additional certification through the International Code Council. ICC Building Codes certification allows me to greatly enhance the level of service to my clients as the ICC codes are the adopted building codes in our state". Kay also states,  "ICC credentials have allowed me to the raise the bar in the home inspection business with unprecedented thoroughness and detail in the inspection report".

Kay is the only licensed Home Inspector in the area who is ICC Commercial and Residential Building Codes certified. In addition to the ICC certifications, he is a licensed Home Inspector since 1996, Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE / IAQA), Registered Mold Inspector (RMI / EEF), Member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), and Vice-President of the Piedmont Association of Home Inspectors.

Johnny Kay can be reached at 803-230-7656 or you can find more information by visiting his website at http://www.arrowhomeinspectionservice.com.