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Alabama
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Legislative
Summary
To
become a Licensed Home Inspector in Alabama, you
must meet the requirements as stated in 1 thru 3
below:
1) Successful completion of ASHI Standards and Ethics
Exam AND NHIE Exam;
2) Membership in one of the following: ASHI, NAHI,
NIBI, American Inspectors Society, Home Inspection
Institute of America; OR Certification
or Approval by one of the following: International Code
Congress; U.S. Veterans Administration; U.S. Dept of
Housing and Urban Development; OR
Alabama Licensure on or after 1/1/98 for one of the
following: General Contractor; Registered Professional
Architect; Registered Professional Engineer;
Residential Home Builder; OR high
school diploma or GED and one year's experience as a
home inspector and proof of completion of 100 home
inspections for compensation.
3) proof of liability and errors and omissions insurance
(liability and errors & omissions)
Alabama Building Commission
Phyllis Thomas (334) 242-4810
Home Inspector's / EIFS Coordinator
770 Washington Ave., Ste. 444
Montgomery, AL 36104
http://www.bc.state.al.us
Submit Inspector App. to the Secretary of the State
Attn: Home Inspector Registration Section
Office of the Alabama Secretary of State
P.O. Box 5616
Montgomery, AL 36103-5616
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Alaska
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Legislative
Summary
There is no specific Pre-licensing Education requirement
in Alaska. Candidates must comply by doing the
following:
1) pass the National Home Inspector Examination; 2) meet
requirements as determined by the Dept.; 3) submit a
complete app. for reg. within 1 year of passing exam; 4)
not have been convicted of specific crimes in the past 7
years of the date of the application; 5) not have had
the authority to perform home inspections revoked in the
state or another jurisdiction; 6) not be the subject of
an unresolved criminal complaint or unresolved
disciplinary action in the state; 7) pay the appropriate
fees. Inspector must carry insurance and a bond of over
$5000. All inspectors must be licensed by July 1,
2004.
The Dept requires at least 8 hours of continuing
competency in each licensing period.
Contact Info
Department
of Commerce, Community and Economic Development .
Division of Corporations, Business & Professional
Licensing
license@dced.state.ak.us
Jan Mays (907) 465-5470
Alaska
Housing Finance Corporation
P.O. Box 101020
Anchorage, AK 99510-1020
1-800-478-AHFC
Updated 04/17/07
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Arizona
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Legislative
Summary
Board
of Technical Registration requires that Educational
training is approved as long as the provider is licensed
by the appropriate post-secondary education regulatory
agency in the home state of the facility. (BTR)
certifies and regulates the practice of home inspectors.
The law requires 80 hours of education pass the National
Home Inspector Examination and evidence of successful completion
of 30 parallel inspections. Must have one of the
following: 1) Errors and Omissions Insurance in the
amount of $200,000 in the aggregate and $100,000 per
occurrence; 2) a $25,000 bond or proof of assets in that
amount, 3) an alternate financial assurance mechanism by
the BTR with a value of at least $25,000. If a
home inspector loses or otherwise fails to maintain the
required financial assurance, the Home Inspector certificate
shall be automatically suspended.
BTR
does not recognize CE's.
Contact
Info
Arizona
State Board of Technical Registration
1110
W. Washington St., Suite 240
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phone: (602) 364-4930 Fax (602) 364-4931
http://www.btr.state.az.us/
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Arkansas
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Legislative
Summary
Effective
9/16/05:
80 hours of education from training course approved by
the board. All Home Inspectors must register
with the Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board.
Applicants must pass the National Home Inspector
Examination. Home Inspectors prohibited from making
repairs on properties they have inspected within the
last 12 months. Must have general liability insurance of
at least $100,000.
14 Hours CEC per year. No more than 4 hours can be from
a home study, online, or correspondence course. Up to 10
hours of CECs may be carried over to the following year.
(Correspondence courses are not accepted for
pre-licensing education).
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California
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Legislative
Summary
California
home inspectors are not required to be licensed. The California
Business & Professions Code defines a home inspection as a “a noninvasive,
physical examination, performed for a fee in connection with a transfer, as
defined in subdivision (e), of real property, of the mechanical, electrical,
or plumbing systems or the structural and essential components of a
residential dwelling of one to four units designed to identify material
defects in those systems, structures and components.” The complete text is
available at:
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=bpc&group=07001-08000&file=7195-7199
California
home inspectors are prohibited from performing any repair work on
a property they have inspected within the prior 12 months. In 10 of the last
12 years, new legislation has been proposed. ITA works with the California
Coalition of Home Inspectors http://www.thecchi.org/ in representing the
inspection profession before the state legislature.
Contact
Info
N/A
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Colorado
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Legislative
Summary
No
licensing requirements at this time.
Contact
Info
N/A
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Connecticut
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Legislative
Summary
Connecticut
Licensure (Chapter 400F enacted in 1999) - Connecticut
law requires home inspectors to be licensed: 1) have
successfully completed high school or its equivalent; 2)
have either been a home inspector intern one year and
performed 200 inspections for compensation or taken our
program and earned an intern permit, and performed 100
inspections; 3) have passed an oral, written, or
electronic competency exam; 4) have paid a $200 fee.
*Intern permit similar, but with $100 fee. Pre-licensing
courses must meet a minimum of 40 hours. Minimum 20 CEC
hours for each 2 year period, *At least 3 of those hours
must be in legislation.
Contact
Info
Home
Inspection Licensing Board
Connecticut Dept. of Consumer Protection
Robert Kuzmich (860) 713-6145 fax (860) 713-7230
165 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106
Updated 4/17/2007
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Delaware
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Legislative
Summary
No
licensing requirements at this.
Contact
Info
N/A
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District
of Columbia
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Legislative
Summary
No
licensing requirements at this.
Contact
Info
N/A
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Florida
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Legislative Summary
There is no state requirement for
Home Inspectors in Florida as HB 315 was vetoed by
Governor Bush on June 23, 2005.
There are specific Home Inspection requirements in
the County of Charlotte
in Florida.
To become a home inspector applicants must
meet one of the following requirements:
1. The applicant currently posseses an active FL license
as a professional engineer, architect, general
contractor, building contractor, residential contractor,
building code administrator or building official or has
maintained one or more of the above licenses for a
combined total of 4 years during the 10-year period immediately
preceding the application;
2. The applicant (1) currently possesses an active
FL license as a building code inspector or building
inspector or has maintained one or more of the above
licenses for a combined total of 4 years during the
10-year period immediately preceding the application,
and (2) has obtained a grade of 75% or better
on the ASHI exam;
3. The applicant (1) has produced proof satisfactory to
the board that he has 3 years experience in a
building trade or as a home inspector or a combined
total of 3 years in those fields, and (2) has obtained a
grade of 75% or better on the NHIE exam.
Contact Info
County of Charlotte
Code Compliance Division
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
941-764-4909
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Georgia
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Legislative
Summary
Georgia
Trade practice act (Chapter 3, Title 8) enacted in 1994.
Law
requires them to provide written docs with certain
info.: 1) must include the scope of the inspection; 2)
include structural elements and the systems to be
inspected; 3) state that it is a visual inspection; 4)
that they will notify the person in writing of any
defects; No Education or CE requirements.
Contact
Info
Sec.
of State, Construction Industry License Board
478.207.2440 (Board Offices)
478.207.1300 (Other Offices)
478.207.1363 (FAX)
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Hawaii
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Legislative
Summary
No
licensing requirements at this time.
Contact
Info
N/A
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Idaho
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Legislative
Summary
No
licensing requirements at this time.
Contact
Info
N/A
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Illinois
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Legislative
Summary
Candidates
must: be at least 21 years of age; show proof of a
high school diploma or equivalent; successfully
complete 60 hours of education by an education provider
approved by DFPR; take and successfully pass a state
exam.
CE - must complete the equivalent of 6 hours per year or
12 hours per renewal.
Contact
Info
Department of
Banks and Real Estate
310 S. Michigan Ave Suite 2130
Chicago, IL 60604-4278
312-793-3000
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Indiana
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Legislative
Summary
Effective
May 18, 2005
1.)
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; 2.) Have
graduated from high school or have earned a GED;
3.)
Have not been convicted of a crime or act that
would prohibit you from obtaining the license;
4.) Complete a pre-licensing course of at least sixty
(60) hours provided by a Board-approved course
provider (NOTE: Of the 60 hour educational
requirements, a minimum of 40 hours need to be of
classroom (study or lecture) training and 12 hours or
practical experience .The
balance may consist of classroom, home study, or
practical experience.) ** ITA's
Residential Home Inspection & Fast Track Home
Inspection Courses meet these requirements.**
5.) Pass the National Home Inspector Examination as
provided by the Examination Board of Professional Home
Inspectors; 6.) Submit proof of having minimum
insurance liability coverage of one hundred thousand
dollars ($100,000); and 7.)
Pay the application/license issuance fee of four
hundred fifty dollars ($450). For renewal, the
Board requires 16 hours of Continuing
Education.
To
view licensure
laws and grandfathering clause see contact information
below.
Contact Info
Indiana Professional
Licensing Agency
402 West Washington Street, Room W072
Indianapolis, Indian 46204
Pat Price
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Iowa
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Legislative
Summary
No
licensing requirements at this time.
Contact
Info
N/A
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Kansas
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Legislative
Summary
No
licensing requirements at this time.
Contact
Info
N/A
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Kentucky
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Legislative
Summary
Effective
date 7/01/2006,
(1) An
individual shall not advertise or
claim to be a licensed home inspector and shall not
conduct a home inspection for compensation without first
obtaining a license as a home inspector. (2)The board
shall deny a license to any applicant who fails to: (a)
Furnish evidence satisfactory to the board, showing that
the individual:1. Is at least eighteen (18) years of
age; 2. Has graduated from high school or earned a
Kentucky
or other state'sgeneral educational development (GED)
diploma; and 3. Meets other criteria established by the
board; (b) Verify the information submitted on the
application form; (c) Complete a board-approved training
program of 64 hours involving the performance of home
inspections and pass an exam prescribed or approved by
the board; (d) Submit to the board a certificate of
insurance that is acceptable to the board and that: 1.
Is issued by an insurance company or other legal entity
authorized to transact insurance business in Kentucky;
2. Provides for general liability coverage of at least
two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000); 3. Lists
the Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors as a certificate
holder of any insurance policy issued under this
paragraph; 4. States that cancellation and non renewal
of the underlying policy is not effective until the
board receives at least ten (10) days' prior written
notice of the cancellation or non renewal; and 5.
Contains any other terms and conditions established by
the board; or(e)Pay appropriate licensing fee.
>>>>Kentucky Educational requirement
includes at least 3 hours of approved Manufactured Home
Inspection training.
*** 14 hours of continuing education are required per
licensing period.
Kentucky does not accept Correspondence or Online training
for pre-licensing or continuing education.
Contact Info
Kentucky
Housing, Building and Construction
101 Sea Hero Road, Ste 100
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 573-0373
http://www.ohbc.ky.gov/
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Louisiana
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Legislative
Summary
A)
At least 90 hours of classroom education. B) At least 30
hours of in-field training from A Board approved
In-Field Training Provider. C) Completed High School or
equivalent. Annually 20 hours of Continuing Education is
required. **LA does NOT accept the correspondence
course(s) as a licensing requirment, and will not give
credit to applicants for this type of education.
Contact
Info
Louisiana
State Board of Home Inspectors
4664 Jamestown Ave. Ste 220
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Don Lewis
(225) 248-1334
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Maine
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Legislative
Summary
No
licensing requirements at this time.
Contact
Info
N/A
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Maryland
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Legislative
Summary
An
applicant must be an individual who meets two (2) of the
following conditions:
- Have completed a minimum of 48 hours of an on-site
training course approved by the Commission only;
- Have completed a minimum of two (2) years of
relevant work experience, as determined by the
Commission, immediately preceding the submission of
an application;
- Have completed at least 100 home inspections for
compensation; or
- Submit proof of full and current members in or
certification by one of the following national home
inspection organizations:
- American Society of Home Inspectors; or
- National Association of Home Inspectors
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and
- General liability insurance in the amount of not
less than $50,000.
Contact
Info
Commission
of Real Estate Appraisers & Home Inspectors
500 N. Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202-3651
Patty Shaw (410) 230-6165
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Massachusetts
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Legislative
Summary
The
requirements are to complete 25 inspections under the
supervision of a licensed Massachusetts home inspector,
successfully pass the National Home Inspector Exam,
obtain $250,000 of errors and omissions insurance and
apply for the associate home inspectors license.
After
becoming an associate home inspector you must complete
an additional 100 home Inspections under the direction
of a licensed home inspector for a period of one year,
and then apply for the home inspector license.
Massachusetts has reciprocity with the state of Connecticut.
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112 s 224
states "Upon payment to the Board of a fee
and the submission of a written application provided by
said Board, the Board shall issue a home inspector
license to a person who holds a valid license or
registration issued by another jurisdiction which has
standards substantially equivalent to or exceeding the
standards of the Commonwealth, as determined by said
Board."
Massachusetts requires 24 hours of continuing education
per licensing period.
The Board does not accept Correspondence or Online
courses for continuing education.
Contact
Info
Commonwealth
of Massachusetts
Div. Of Professional Licensure
239 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02114
Board of Home Inspectors
(617) 727-4459
www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/hi/index.htm
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Michigan
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Legislative
Summary
No
licensing requirements at this time.
Contact
Info
N/A
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Minnesota
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Legislative
Summary
No
Legislation at this time. On May 22, 2006 the
proposed Home Inspection Bill (HF 3393) was dropped.
Contact
Info
N/A
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Mississippi
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Legislative
Summary
To qualify
for a home inspector license in MS a person shall:
(a) have successfully completed high school or its
equivalent; (b) be at least 21 years of age; (c) have
successfully completed an approved course of study of at
least 60 hours that may include field work as prescribed
by the commission; (d) have passed an exam as prescribed
by the commission; and (e) provide a certificate of
insurance for errors and omissions and general liability
insurance. Continuing education requirements: 20
hours every 2 years.
Contact
Info
State
of Mississippi Home Inspector Regulatory Board
2506
Lakeland Drive, Suite 300
Flowood, MS 39232
Pamela Roy (601) 932-9191
proy@mrec.state.ms.us
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Missouri
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Legislative
Summary
No
licensing requirements at this time.
Contact
Info
N/A
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Montana
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Legislative
Summary
Trade
Practice Act ONLY. No licensing requirements.
Contact
Info
N/A
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Nevada
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Legislative
Summary
1.
Proof of completion of 40 hours of instruction in
subjects related to structural inspections in courses
approved by the Division with an in class final exam;
2. Proof of passing a National examination approved by
the Division. The exam fee is $100.00 paid to the
testing contractor PSI (contact 800-733-9267 or www.psiexams.com);
3. Submit log of at least 25 inspections performed by: a
certified general or certified master inspector or an
instructor approved by the administrator; 4. Submit
completed application; 5. Submit required fees:
$100.00 application fee, $250.00 issuance of
certificate; 6. Submit proof of insurance to include
applicant's personal name on the binder: Minimum of
$100,000 errors and omissions insurance, Minimum of
$100,000 general liabilty.
20 hours of continuing education is
required every two years (must include 3 hours of
safety approved by the NV Division).
Contact
Info
State
of Nevada Real Estate Division
Linda Hunt (702) 486-4033 ext. 223
2501 E. Sahara Avenue, Ste. 101
Las Vegas, NV 89104-4137
http://red.state.nv.us/insp_licreq.htm
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New
Hampshire
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Legislative
Summary
No
licensing requirements at this time.
Contact
Info
N/A
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New
Jersey
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Legislative
Summary
Effective
February 14, 2006, education requirements have
changed. Individuals are no longer required
to apply as Associate Home Inspectors.
Instead, candidates can submit an application for
Home Inspector after successful completion of a
home inspection program consisting of a 180 hour
curriculum, of which 40 hours will be dedicated to
completing home inspections under the direct supervision
of a licensed Home Inspector of the school. Candidates
must also pass an examination administered and
approved by the Home Inspection Advisory Committee.
Correspondence Courses are not accepted for
Pre-licensing education but they are accepted for
continuing education as long as approved by the Board.
The board requires 40 hours of Continuing
Education. NJ board only accepts 10 hours of
correspondence education per biennial renewal.
Contact
Info
State
of New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety
Division of Consumer Affairs
P.O. Box 45015
Newark, NJ 07101
(973) 504-6460 fax (973) 273-8020
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/nonmedical/hiac.htm
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New
Mexico
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Legislative
Summary
No
licensing requirements at this time.
Contact
Info
N/A
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New
York
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Legislative
Summary
New
York Licensure (Chapter 461 of the Laws of 2004)
The "Home
Inspector Professional Licensing Act"
http://www.nysahi.com/S06100.html
takes effect
December 31, 2005
and requires that all home inspectors obtain a license.
Home inspectors will be licensed for two years and must
pay an initial fee of $250.00 and renewal fees of
$100.00 thereafter. The basic provisions of the law
include requirements for obtaining a license, including
classroom education and on site inspection training,
confirmation of an appropriate knowledge base via
testing, the development of a required standard of
practice and code of ethics, continuing education
requirements for license renewal, and a duty of care of
all license holders to the client. There are two routes
to obtaining a license. An applicant must complete 140
hours of approved training, including 40 hours of unpaid
inspection experience under the direct supervision of a
licensed inspector, or have 100 hours of paid or unpaid
inspection experience under the direct supervision of a
licensed inspector. The applicant must also pass an
approved written exam. Additionally, there are
grandfathering provisions in the law that recognize the
value of prior experience. To receive a license under
this provision, an inspector must have inspected at
least 100 homes within the last two years and pass an
approved exam (currently believed to be the National
Home Inspector Exam, www.homeinspectionexam.org),
or have inspected at least 250 homes for compensation
and have been a practicing inspector for at least three
years, prior to the enforcement of this law.
Continuing Education:
Any
licensee who will renew on or before 12/30/08 will only
be required to complete 6 hours. Renewals after
12/31/08 will require 24 hours of continuing education.
Contact
Info
For
more information contact Keith W. Stack, Deputy
Secretary of State for Business and Licensing Services, New
York State Department of State Division of Licensing
Services, (518) 474-4429, (518) 473-6648 fax, e-mail
licensing@dos.state.ny.us.
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North
Carolina
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Legislative
Summary
To
be licensed as a home inspector, an applicant must do
all of the following: 1) submit a completed application
to the Board; 2) Pass a licensing exam prescribed by the
Board; 3) Have a minimum net assets or a bond in an
amount not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000;
4) Pay the applicable fees; 5) Meet one of the following
three conditions.
a) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent, have
been engaged as a licensed associate home inspector for
at least 1 year and have completed 100 home
inspections for compensation; b) Have education
experience the Board considers to be equivalent to that
required by subpart (a) of this subdivision; c) Be
licensed as a general contractor, architect or
professional engineer.
To be licensed as an associate home inspector, a person
must do all of the following:
1) Submit a completed application to the Board; 2) Pass
a licensing exam prescribed by the Board; 3) Pay the
applicable fee; 4) Have a high school diploma or its
equivalent; 5) Be employed by or affiliated with or
intend to be employed by or affiliated with a licensed
home inspector and submit sworn statement by that
licensed home inspector certifiying that the licensed
home inspector will "actively supervise and train
the applicant."
Renewal
credits 12 hours Continuing Education.
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Ohio
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Legislative
Summary
No
licensing requirements at this time.
Contact
Info
N/A
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Oklahoma
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Legislative
Summary
Applicants
must complete of 50 hours of home inspection
training or equivalent and pass exam.**
Maintain and file proof of General Liability Insurance
coverage (minimum $50,000).
**Applicants who have been convicted or pled nolo
contendre to a felony must contact the Home
Inspector Licensing Unit of the Oklahoma State Dept. of
Health prior to enrolling for a Home Inspection training
course.
Board requires 5 hours of Continuing Education per
licensing period.
Contact Info
Construction Industries Board
2401 NW 23rd Ste 5
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
405-271-5217
OK
State Dept. of Health
1000 NE 10th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
(405) 271-5779
http://www.health.state.ok.us
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Oregon
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Legislative
Summary
20
points of education and experience must be obtained
before taking the Exam.
Pre-licensing - 10 points is the
maximum number of points any one person can obtain
from a Home Inspection training course. For
specific information on how to obtain the additional 10
points please visit http://www.ccb.state.or.us or
call (503) 378-4621.
Continuing Education - 30 CEUs are
required in the 24 months prior to your
certification expiration date. You must complete classes
in approved and relevant subject areas from approved
schools. One CEU is granted for each clock hour of
instruction. Approved subject areas include: Home
Inspection, report writing, communication skills,
business practices, legal issues, ethics, building
codes, CCB home inspector study guide items and
standards of practice. You may take correspondence
courses to meet the continuing education requirements.
Contact
Info
Oregon
Construction Contractors Board
700 Summer Street NE, Suite 300
P.O. Box 14140
Salem, OR 97309-5052
(503) 378-4621
FAX (503) 373-2007
http://www.ccb.state.or.us
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Pennsylvania
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Legislative
Summary
Be
a full member of a nationally recognized not for-profit
organization that requires 100 or more home inspections
to be a member and pass an Exam.
Contact Info
Bureau of Consumer
Protection
(717) 787-9707
Pennsylvania
Home Inspectors Coalition (PHIC)
(610) 562-5384
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Rhode
Island
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Legislative
Summary
Associate
Inspector – High
school or equivalent. Have assisted in no less than 50
home inspections in the presence of a licensed home
inspector. Have passed an examination approved or
administered by the board. Licensed Home Inspector
– Successfully completed High school or
equivalent. Have been engaged as an Associate Home
Inspector for no less than one year and have performed
not less than 100 paid inspections OR been
registered/licensed contractor in good standing in any
state for an aggregate of at least 5 years. Have passed
an examination approved or administered by the board. A
licensed home inspector must hold errors and omissions
insurance and liability policy that total a minimum of
$250,000.Note: This bill has been delayed due to
funding.
Contact
Info
Department
of Administration Contractors Registration Board
One Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908-5859
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South
Carolina
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Legislative
Summary
Any
person desiring to be a licensed with examination as a
home inspector, shall file with the commission an
application of forms showing that he/she:
1) Has a minimum of one year experience as a home
inspector under the direction or direct supervision of a
licensed home inspector, residential builder, general
contractor, engineer or architect; or
2) Has successfully completed a formal course of
training in home inspection approved by the
commission.
Upon filing a completed application and copy of required
fees, the applicant shall be entitled to take the home
inspectors licensing exam as prescribed by the
commission. Upon successful completion of the exam and
payment of the licensing fee, the commission shall the
applicant a license.
Contact
Info
South
Carolina Residential Builders Commission SC Dept of
Labor, Licensing & Reg.
110 Centerview Drive
P.O. Box 11329
Columbia, SC 29211-1329
Robbie Boland, Program Manager
Phone: 803-896-4696
www.llr.state.sc.us
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South
Dakota
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Legislative
Summary
A)
Complete 40 clock hours of prescribed education. B)
Complete high school or equivalent.
Renews every 2 years. To remain on active status, the
licensed/registered home inspector must complete 24
hours of approved continuing education by December 31st
of the year the license/registration expires. If the
education is not completed by the expiration of the
license/registration, the home inspector must return the
license/registration to the SD Real Estate Commission
and be place on inactive status until the educational
requirements are met.
Contact
Info
South
Dakota Real Estate Commission
118 West Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3600
FAX: (605) 773-4356
http://www.state.sd.us/sdrec
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Tennessee
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Legislative
Summary
Any person who applies
for licensure as a home inspector must submit an
application on a form as prescribed by the commissioner.
The application shall be accompanied by the fee
specified in Section 4. Applicants shall furnish
evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that the
applicant: 1) is at least 18 years old, 2) has graduated
from high school or earned a GED certificate, 3)
has not been convicted of a crime that has a direct
bearing on the applicant's ability to perform
competently and fully as a licensed inspector, 4) is not
the subject of a disciplinary or enforcement action by
another state or a local jurisdiction in connection with
the performance of home inspections or the licensing or
certification of home inspectors, 5) has successfully
completed 90 hours of a commissioner-approved training
program or course of study involving the performance of
home inspections and the preparation of home inspection
reports, 6) has passed a commissioner-approved
competency examination administered by the state or an
entity selected by the state, and 7) has obtained a
certificate of insurance in an amount required by the
commissioner for general liability as well as errors and
omission to cover all activities contemplated under this
chapter.
During the first 180 days after the effective date of
this act (July 1, 2006), the commissioner may issue a
license to an applicant who meets the requirements
stipulated in the law if the applicant furnishes
evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that the
applicant: 1) has been principally engaged in the
performance of home inspections in this state for at
least two years, and 2) has complete at least 150 home
inspections for compensation in the applicant's career.
Continuing Education requirement: 32 hours of
CE every two years.
Contact
Info
Home Inspector Licensing Program
500 James Robertson Pkwy, 2nd FL
Nashville, TN 37243
Carol Kennedy, Administrative Director
615-253-1743 phone
615-741-6470 fax
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Texas
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Summary
1. Citizen of the
United States or a lawfully admitted alien 2.
Resident of
Texas
at the time application is filed 3. Sponsored
by a licensed professional inspector 4. At
least 18 years of age 5. Found
to be honest, trustworthy, & possessing
integrity (Background Investigation through DPS) 6.
Qualifies in one of the following ways:
A. Has been actively licensed as an Apprentice
for 3 months during the 12 month period
prior to filing the inspector application AND
has completed 90 classroom hours of core real
estate inspection courses AND has
completed 25 inspections while licensed as an
apprentice under the direct supervision of the
sponsoring professional; or
B. Has completed 120 classroom hours of
core real estate inspection courses. Of the 120 hours,
30 hours of core inspector education must contain 10
hours credit EACH for the structural,
mechanical (including appliances, plumbing, and HVAC
components), and electrical systems found in
improvements to real property; or
C. Has completed 90 classroom hours of
core real estate inspection courses AND
has three years of experience as a licensed or
registered architect, professional engineer, or
engineer-in-training or
D. Has completed 90 classroom hours of
core real estate inspection courses AND
can provide two reference letters documenting at least five
years of personal experience inspecting, installing,
servicing, repairing or maintaining each of the
structural, mechanical and electrical systems found in
improvements to real property. Documentation of
experience must be in verified form and from persons
other than the applicant who have personal knowledge of
the applicant's occupation and work. 7. File
the Real
Estate Inspector License Application form
8. Pass exam within 6
months of filing application. For more information
please go to http://www.trec.state.tx.us/inspector/real_estate_inspector_app.asp
Contact
Info
Texas
Real Estate Commission
P.O. Box 12188
Austin, TX 78711-2188
(512) 459-6544 (800) 250-8732
http://www.trec.state.tx.us
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Utah
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Legislative
Summary
No
licensing requirements at this time.
Contact
Info
N/A
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Vermont
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Legislative
Summary
No
licensing requirements at this time.
Contact
Info
N/A
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Virginia
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Legislative
Summary
No
licensing requirements at this time. However, there is a
voluntary certification law. No individual person may
call him/herself a certified home inspector nor
represent his/her inspection and report as certified
without meeting the requirements as set out by the
board. A) Complete 35 hours of classroom technical
content education and perform 100 inspections; or Complete
70 hours of classroom technical content education and
perform 50 inspections. B) Pass the National Home
Inspectors Exam or the NAHI CRI Exam. C) Have at
least $250,000 in General Liability insurance coverage.
D) Be a High School Graduate.
PLEASE
NOTE: Virginia Board of Asbestos, Lead and Home
Inspectors does not allow credit for sales and
marketing related courses. Therefore, credit for
ITA's 90 hour and 55 hour Home Inspection courses
may be slightly reduced by the Board. Please
contact the Virginia Board of Asbestos, Lead and Home
Inspectors for more information on this rule.
Contact
Info
Virginia
Board of Asbestos, Lead and Home Inspectors
(804) 367-8507
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