Bruce Barker is the author or editor of books including: Everybody's Building Code, The NHIE Home Inspection Manual, and books in the Black & Decker series including Codes for Homeowners, Deck Codes and Standards, and The Complete Guides to Wiring, Advanced Wiring, Plumbing, and Decks. He also writes The Word column in The ASHI Reporter. Bruce is an ASHI Certified Inspector who currently serves as ASHI President. Bruce is a Certified Distance Education Instructor.Bruce has been building and inspecting homes for over 34 years. He is an ICC certified Residential Combination Inspector, a licensed contractor, and a licensed home inspector in multiple states. Bruce has a BSBA in Accounting, and an MBA in Information Systems.