State Requirements
To Become A Home Inspector

State Certification / Licensing
First, be leery of any school that says they will certify you. Certification is the prerogative of the states. There is no national licensing. Currently, fewer than half the states license or certify home inspectors. If you live in one of these states, you must complete the state requirements they have developed. Below is a brief summary of what is required by various states (to the best of our knowledge) as concerning home inspector training / education. Your state may have more requirements in addition to education. Be sure to consult your state for exact requirements. This list is not intended to be comprehensive. It is only intended as a guide.

Please be aware that some states are currently considering passing legislation to regulate their home inspectors. If you are serious about being a home inspector, we suggest that you consider getting into the profession before your state may make it too difficult with licensing requirements. Most states that have gone to licensing have "grandfathered in" existing home inspectors. If a home inspector is not "grandfathered in" because he/she hasn't been in business long enough, etc., the inspector must complete all the requirements for licensing, not just the minimal "grandfather" requirements. Sometimes the state requirements for newer home inspectors require serving an apprenticeship. Think about it, who would want to apprentice their future competition? In some states, home inspectors are charging candidates $50 to $100 per inspection to take them along as an "apprentice." If you are thinking about becoming a home inspector, we recommend that you start now.

Note: Pro-Sight Property Inspections is not responsible for changes in regulations that may not be listed on this page.

Link to More Inspector Requirements Information
www.homeinspectionexam.org

Legislation: Act 2002-517
Governing Body: Alabama Building Commission

Qualifications to Become a Home Inspector

Pass the ASHI Standards and Ethics Exam
Pass the National Home Inspectors Exam
Carry $250,000 in E & O insurance and general liability insurance not less than $20,000 for injury or damage to property; $50,000 for injury or damage, including death, to any one person; $100,000 for injury or damage, including death, to more than one person
Meet the requirements in one of the following categories:
Category A - Membership and adherence to the ethical standards of ASHI, NAHI or an equivalent body as determined by the Building Commission

Category B - Certification by One of the Following

a) Southern Building Code Congress International
b) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
c) U.S. Veterans Administration
d) Council of American Building Officials

Category C - Current Alabama License for One of the Following

a) General Contractor
b) Architect
c) Structural Engineer
d) Residential Home Builder

Category D - Education or Work Experience
Education High School Diploma or GED
Experience At least one year's experience as a home inspector and proof of having completed 100 home inspections for compensation.

Contact Info:
Alabama Building Commission
Phyllis Thomas (334) 242-4810
Home Inspector's / EIFS Coordinator
770 Washington Ave., Ste. 444
Montgomery, AL 36104
www.bc.state.al.us

Legislation: Chapter 134 SLA - enacted in 2003
All home inspectors are required to have a license by July 1, 2004
Governing Body: Department of Community and Economic Development Division of Occupational Licensing
Qualifications for becoming a Home Inspector
or an Associated Home Inspector
Alaska home inspectors must be registered with the Department of Community and Economic Development

Insurance: A Licensed Home inspector must hold insurance and a bond of over $5000. *All inspectors must be licensed by July 1, 2004

Rules:
a) Must provide evidence of passing score on applicable examination

Existing Homes Only
The National Home Inspectors Examination (NHIE) offered through the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors. www.homeinspectionexam.org;
(877)543-5222
or
The National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) Certified Real Estate Inspector (CRI) offered through NAHI. www.nahi.org; (800)448-3942

New Homes Only and New and Existing Homes Jointly
Residential Building Inspector
Residential Electrical Inspector
Residential Mechanical Inspector
Residential Plumbing Inspector
*All four examinations are required
Offered through International Code Council (ICC). www.iccsafe.org;
(866)422-3926

b) Home Inspectors must also obtain an Alaska Business License

Legislation: SB 1132
Governing Body: Board of Technical Registration
Qualifications for becoming a Home Inspector
Education:

a) Complete 80 hours of training with a licensed post-secondary school.

Experience:

a) Present evidence of successful completion of 30 parallel inspections with an Arizona certified home inspector.

Testing:

a) Pass the National Home Inspectors Exam

Additional:

Must have one of the following:
a) E & O Insurance in the amount of $200,000, in the aggregate and
$100,000, per occurrence or
b) a $25,000, bond or proof of assests in that amount or
c) an alternate financial assurance mechanism by the BTR with a value
of at least $25,000

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
www.azbtr.gov

NOTE: The additional classroom training is available through Pro-Sight; as well as the parallel inspection. Additional cost applies, call 866-917-4448 for additional information on class location, cost and fees for parallel inspections.

Arkansas State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: Registration (Act 1328) – Enacted 2003
Governing Body: Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board
Effective 9/16/2005, The Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board requires home inspectors to become licensed. Licensing requirements include:
80 hours of approved pre-licensing training
Registration with the Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board
Pass the National Home Inspector Exam
Pass the Ethics Exam
Must have general liability insurance of at least $100,000
Must provide evidence of passing score on both examinations:

The National Home Inspectors Examination (NHIE) offered through the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors. www.homeinspectionexam.org;
(877) 543-5222

and

Standards and Ethics Examination offered through American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). www.ashi.org ; (800)743-ASHI (800)743-ASHI

Contact Info
Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board
P.O. Box 251911
Little Rock, AR 72225
Phone: (501) 683-3710 (501) 683-3710
Don Loudon, Chairman (479) 968-4590
Full registration statute, forms & other contact information on the Board's Internet site: www.ahib.org

Other Approvals:
AAREI (Arkansas Association of Real Estate Inspectors)

NOTE: 9 Day Live Classroom Training Class is Required for Pre-licensing training – Additional cost applies, call 866-917-4448 for additional information on class locations and cost.

Connecticut State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: Connecticut Licensure Chapter 400F; Business and Professions Code Section 7195-7199
Governing Body: Home Inspection Licensing Board Department of Consumer Protection
Qualifications to become a Home Inspector
Connecticut home inspectors are required by law to be licensed.

Licensing Requirements
a) Completed high school or equivalent
b) Have:

Earned a home inspector intern permit and performed not less than one hundred home inspections under the supervision of a licensed home inspector. For a minimum of the first ten inspections, the supervision must be direct
Successfully completed a board-approved training program consisting of no less then 40 hours
c) Pass written examination administered by the Department

Qualifications to become a Home Inspector Intern
Education
a) Completed high school or equivalent
b) Have enrolled in and completed a board-approved training program of no less then 40 hours

Additional
a) Have an identified supervisor who (A) is licensed as a home inspector in Connecticut, (B) is in good standing with the state as a home inspector, and (C) has agreed to perform supervisory functions as described in General Statues and Regulations

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

NOTE: Additional training and costs apply, call 866-917-4448 for additional information.

Florida State Home Inspector Regulations

On June 28, 2007, SB 2234 was passed which requires licensure of home inspectors and mold remediators.** The bill becomes effective July 1, 2010 and will require that an applicant for Home Inspection:

• Be of good moral character
• Have a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Complete a course of study (approved by the department) of no less than 120 hours that covers the following components: structure, electrical, HVAC, roof, plumbing, interiors, exteriors and site conditions that affect the structure
• Maintain a commercial general liability insurance policy in an amount not less than $300,000
• Apply to the department to take a licensure examination

Grandfathering Clause: A person who performs home inspection services may qualify to be licensed if the person meets the licensure requirements of this bill by July 1, 2010.
Continuing Education: Licensees are required to obtain 14 hours of CE every two years.

**Mold Remediators have different licensing requirements.

To see the latest version of SB 2234, please go to:
http://www.flsenate.gov/data/session/2007/Senate/bills/billtext/pdf/s2234er.pdf

County of Charlotte:
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.

Charlotte County Contact Info
County of Charlotte
Code Compliance Division
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
941-764-4909 - THIS OFFICE CAN ONLY PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

Georgia State Home Inspector Regulations

(THIS IS NOT A LICENSING BILL)
Legislation: Trade Practice Act (Chapter 3, Title 8)

Governing Body: Construction Industry License Board
Requirements To Perform a Legal Home Inspection

Every Georgia home inspector shall provide to the person on whose behalf a home or single-family dwelling is being inspected a written document specifying:

a) The scope of the inspection, including those structural elements, systems, and subsystems to be inspected.
b) That the inspection is a visual inspection
c) That the home inspector will notify in writing the person on whose behalf such inspection is being made of any defects noted during the inspection, along with any recommendation that certain experts be retained to determine the extent and corrective action necessary for such defect

Columbia County Only:
In order to obtain a BUSINESS license for a Home Inspection business in Columbia County:

Be a member of one of the following:

ASHI
CABE/ICC (Council of American Building Officials/International Code Council)
SBCCI (Southern Building Code Congress International)
HIF (Housing Inspection Foundation)
NAPI (National Association of Property Inspectors)
NAHI
AIS (American Inspectors Society)
$100,000.00 Liability Insurance
Workers Compensation Insurance if applicable
One letter of recommendation from a bank or financial institution
Two letters of recommendation from an architect, engineer, building contractor or other person connected with any construction related industry on their business letterhead stationary.
As business requirements may very by city or county, please check with your local business licensing department for any local requirements.

Contact Info
Sec. of State, Construction Industry License Board
478.207.2440 (Board Offices)
478.207.1300 (Other Offices)
478.207.1363 (FAX)

Legislation: Public Act 92-0239 Becomes Law January 1, 2003
Governing Body: Division of Banks and Real Estate
Qualifications to Become a Licensed Illinois Home Inspector
Education:

a) 60 hours from an institution approved by the DBRE.
b) A high school diploma or equivalent.

Testing:

a) Illinois home inspector to pass an examination approved or administered by the DBRE.

Contact Info
Department of Banks and Real Estate
310 S. Michigan Ave Suite 2130
Chicago, IL 60604-4278
312-793-3000

Indiana State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: Title 878; IC 25-20-2
Governing Body: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Qualifications to become a Licensed Indiana Home Inspector Requirements
a) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age
b) Have graduated from high school or have earned a GED
c) Proof of liability insurance coverage of at least $100,000.00
d) Pay application/license fee of $450.00

Education

a) 60 hours of a Board approved pre-licensing course

Testing

a) Pass the National Home Inspector Exam provided by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors

Contact Info
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
402 West Washington Street, Room W072
Indianapolis, Indian 46204
Pat Price
Phone (317) 234-3047
Fax (317) 232-2312
Email pla9@pla.in.gov
Website www.in.gov/pla

Kansas State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: HB 2260
Governing Body: Board of Home Inspection Registration
On or after January 1, 2010 individuals performing home inspections must be registered with the board.

Qualifications for registration:

Be 18 or older
Successfully completed high school or have been engaged in the practice on the effective date of the act
General liability insurance not less than $100,000 and $10,000 E&O
Pass exam approved by board
Pass 80 hours of approved education
OR
2 years experience and have completed at least 50 paid inspection

http://www.kslegislature.org/bills/2008/2315.pdf

Kentucky State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: KRS 198B.706
Governing Body: Division of Building Codes Enforcement
Insurance: Not less than $250,000 of operation liability insurance
Qualifications to Become an LICENSED Home Inspector
a) Pass either the National Home Inspector Examination or the National Association of Home Inspector Examination

b) Complete 64 hours of home inspection education

Other Qualifications to Become a LICENSED Home Inspector
THE ALTERNATIVE REQUIREMENT LICENSING (KRS 198B.736) WILL EXPIRE ON JANUARY 1, 2007
(NOTE: Application must be submitted by December 29, 2006).

a) Have been engaged in the practice of home inspections for at least one year prior to July 13, 2004 AND Have completed and document at least twenty-five (25) home inspections completed for compensation in the previous twelve (12) months.

OR

b) Have completed and document at least one hundred (100) home inspections for compensation during your career.

Contact Info
Kentucky Housing, Building and Construction
101 Sea Hero Road, Ste 100
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 573-0373
www.ohbc.ky.gov/

Louisiana State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: Louisiana Home Inspectors Licensing Act
Governing Body: The Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors

Miscellaneous

a) Applicants must be at least 18 years old
b) Prohibited from performing repairs at the time of an inspection and for a reasonable time thereafter

Qualifications to Become a Licensed Louisiana Home Inspector
Education

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

Testing

a) Pass the board approved licensing examination

Contact Info
Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
4664 Jamestown Ave. Ste 220
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Don Lewis
(225) 248-1334

Maryland State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: Annotated Code of Maryland, § 16-3A-02
Governing Body: State of Maryland, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Licensing Body: Commission of Real Estate Appraisers & Home Inspectors

Licensing law will become effective January 1st, 2008. Electronic applications for home inspectors should be available on line from the Commission of Real Estate Appraisers and Home Inspectors in June of 2007.
Qualifications to Become a Licensed Maryland Home Inspector as of 10/01/2008
a) At least 72 hours class room instruction approved by the Commission

b) A high school diploma or equivalent

c) Pass the National Home Inspector Examination

d) Carry general liability insurance of no less then $50,000.00

Contact Info
Commission of Real Estate Appraisers & Home Inspectors
500 N. Calvert Street 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202-3651
Elwood Mosley, Executive Director (410) 230-6379

Massachusetts State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: 266 CMR
Governing Body: Division of Professional Licensure
Insurance: A licensed Massachusetts home inspector must hold errors and omissions insurance and a general liability policy that total a minimum of $250,000.
Qualifications to Become an ASSOCIATE Home Inspector
Education

a) High school or equivalent
b) Minimum 75 hours in home inspection education

Experience

a) Have assisted in no less than 25 home inspections in the presence of a licensed home Inspector

Testing

a) Have passed an examination approved or administered by the board (currently is the National Home Inspectors Exam)

Additional

a) Have an identified supervisor who is a licensed home inspector

Qualifications to Become a LICENSED Home Inspector
Education

a) Successfully completed high school or equivalent

Experience

a) Have been engaged as an Associate Home Inspector for no less than one year and have performed not less than 100 paid inspections under the supervision of licensed home inspector

Testing

a) Have passed an examination approved or administered by the board (currently is the National Home Inspectors Exam)

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/

NOTE: Additional training and costs apply, call 866-917-4448 for additional information.

Legislation: House Bill 848
Governing Body: Mississippi Real Estate Commission

Insurance: A Licensed Mississippi Home inspector must hold no less than $250,000.00 for general liability and no less than $250,000.00 for errors and omissions insurance.
Qualifications to Become a Licensed Home Inspector
Education

a) High school or equivalent
b) Successfully completed an approved course of study of at least 60 hours

Testing

a) Have passed an examination as prescribed by the commission (National Exam)

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
(601) 932-9191

Nevada State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: Nevada Law - Chapter 645D
Governing Body: Nevada Real Estate Division
Qualifications to become a Certified Nevada Home Inspector
Education

a) 40 hours of academic instruction from an approved trainer.

Insurance

a) A minimum of $100,000 in errors and omissions and general liability insurance

Testing

a) You must complete an examination by the Division.
b) Pay an exam fee in the amount of $100.00, to PSI; www.psiexams.com

Additional

a) Submit a log of at least 25 home inspections performed by: a certified general of certified master inspector or an instructor approved by the administrator

20 hours of continuing education is required every two years (must include 3 hours of safety and 2 hours of law approved by the NV Division).

Contact Info
State of Nevada Real Estate Division
Ingrid Trillo (702) 486-4033
2501 E. Sahara Avenue, Ste. 101
Las Vegas, NV 89104-4137
www.red.state.nv.us/IOS/ios_home.htm

NOTE: Additional training and costs apply, call 866-917-4448 for additional information.

New Hampshire State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: 310-A
Governing Body: Board of Home Inspectors
Qualifications for becoming a Home Inspector

Education:

a) 80 hours of training

Testing:

a) Pass the National Home Inspector Examination

Additional:

a) Be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent
b) Pass a criminal background check
c) Maintain liability insurance

Inspectors who have performed home inspections for their lively hood for at least one year prior to July 1, 2008 and can show the board they are knowledgeable and experienced will not need to take the classroom training but will need to meet the other requirements listed above.

New Jersey State Home Inspector Regulations

Qualifications for becoming a Home Inspector

Effective February 14, 2006, 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
www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/nonmedical/hiac.htm

NOTE: Additional training and costs apply, call 866-917-4448 866-917-4448 for additional information.

New York State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: Bill S06100
Governing Body: New York State Department of State Division of Licensing Services

Effective December 31st, 2005

Qualifications to become a Licensed New York Home Inspector

Education
A New York home inspector must have 100 hours of approved classroom training, and 40 hours of unpaid inspection experience under the direct supervision of a licensed inspector.

Testing

Pass the New York State Exam

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
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.

NOTE: Additional training and costs apply, call 866-917-4448 for additional information.

Legislation: Chapter 143 General Statutes 143-151.43
through 143-151.63
Governing Body: Office of State Fire Marshall
Qualifications to Become a Licensed Home Inspector
Experience
a) A licensed North Carolina home inspector must have a high school diploma or its equivalent and have had an Associate Home Inspector license for at least one year performing at least 100 paid inspections
or
b) Be a Licensed General Contractor, Architect or Professional Engineer

Testing
a) Pass a licensing examination prescribed by the Board

Qualifications and Procedures for Becoming an ASSOCIATE Home Inspector

Experience
a) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent
b) Be employed by or affiliated with or intend to be employed by a licensed home inspector and submit sworn statement of the licensed home inspector certifying the licensed home inspector will “actively supervise and train the applicant”

Testing
a) Pass a licensing examination prescribed by the board

Additional
a) You may apply for the Associate Home Inspector License before you become employed by or affiliated with a Licensed Home Inspector. However, you will not be issued a license until you become employed by or affiliated with a licensed inspector.

Continuing Education: 12 hours are required for license renewal and must be taken in a live classroom setting. Correspondence and online courses are not approved.

Contact Info
North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board
322 Chapanoke Rd.
1202 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1202
(919) 661-5880

NOTE: Additional training and costs apply, call 866-917-4448 for additional information.

North Dakota State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: Chapter 43-54
Governing Body: North Dakota Secretary of State
Designations: Registered Home Inspector
Qualifications for Becoming a Registered North Dakota Home Inspector
Requirements

Be at least eighteen years of age.
Complete Home Inspector Registration application SFN 54381 (122kb)
Submit proof of satisfactory completion of an examination on home inspection offered by the following:
American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI),
National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI),
National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI),
Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors (EBPHI),
International Code Council (ICC).
Submit proof of current errors and omissions insurance coverage in an amount of one hundred thousand dollars or more covering all home inspection activities.
$200.00 registration fee made payable to the Secretary of State.

Contact Info
Secretary of State
State of North Dakota
600 E. Boulevard Ave, Dept 108
Bismarck, ND 58505-0500
701-328-3665
800-352-0867 ext. 8-3665 toll free
701-328-1690 fax
www.nd.gov/sos/homeinspector/

Oklahoma State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: Section 858-622 of Title 59
Governing Body: Department of Health
Designations: Licensed Oklahoma Home Inspector
Exemptions:

a) Individuals inspecting new residences
b) Architects
c) Engineers
d) Individuals holding other occupational licenses who only do inspections within their occupational confines of that license.

Qualifications for becoming a Licensed Home Inspector
Education

a) Completed 90 hours of home inspection training or its equivalent

Testing

a) Pass the required home inspection exam

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.

Continuing Education: Board requires 5 hours 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
www.health.state.ok.us

Oregon State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: HB2075
Governing Body: Oregon Construction Contractors Board
Contact Info:
Construction Contractors Board

Designations: Oregon Certified Home Inspector
Miscellaneous a) Oregon home inspectors may not perform repairs on a residence they have inspected within the past 12 months.

Qualifications for Becoming a Certified Home Inspector
I. Apply to the CCB to qualify for and take the certification test

Qualifications to take the exam:

Education
a) You must obtain 20 “points” before taking the exam. Points can be earned via education and experience.

Testing
a) After you pass all five sections of the Certification Exam, the Home Inspector Certification application will be sent to you.

Additional
a) You must either be the owner or an employee of a CCB-licensed business to practice home inspections
CCB licensing includes:

16-hour education course on Oregon laws and business practices
State issued test on 16-hour course
Surety bond
Liability Insurance
Must be licensed in one of the General, Specialty or Inspector categories; any category except Limited
Corporation, LLC or DBA filed
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
www.ccb.state.or.us

Pennsylvania State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: Trade Practice Act 114 of 2000 Title 68
Governing Body: Bureau of Consumer Protection
Contact Info:
Designations: Fully Compliant Home Inspector
Qualifications for Becoming Compliant with the State Legislation
Experience

a) A Pennsylvania state home inspector must be a full member of a nationally recognized not-for-profit organization that requires at least 100 or more home inspections to become a full member and pass an exam.

City of Philadelphia ONLY
The city of Philadelphia requires licensure of Home Inspectors

a) Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance of

$100,000 each accident
$100,000 each employee
$500,000 each limit

b) Commercial General Liability (City of Philadelphia must be listed as a certificate holder)

$100,000 minimum limit (deductible of no more then $2,500)

c) Proof of membership in a nationally recognized not-for-profit organization that requires at least 100 or more home inspections and passing of an examination to become a member.

Contact Info
Bureau of Consumer Protection
(717) 787-9707
www.attorneygeneral.gov/consumers.aspx?id=299

Rhode Island State Home Inspector Regulations

(THIS BILL HAS BEEN DELAYED DUE TO FUNDING)
Legislation: Home Inspectors' Licensing Law (Title 5-65-1)
Governing Body: Building Code Commission Contractors' Registration Board
Insurance: A Licensed Rhode Island Home inspector must hold errors and omissions insurance and a general liability policy that total a minimum of $250,000.

Qualifications to Become an ASSOCIATE Home Inspector
Education

a)High school or equivalent

Experience

a)Have assisted in no less than 50 home inspections in the presence of a licensed home inspector

Testing

a)Have passed an examination approved or administered by the board

Qualifications to Become a LICENSED Home Inspector
Education

a) Successfully completed high school or equivalent

Experience

a) 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

Testing

a) Have passed an examination approved or administered by the board

Contact Info
Department of Administration Contractors Registration Board
One Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908-5859
(401) 222-1270

South Carolina State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: Licensure (Title 40, Chapter 59, Article 3)
Governing Body: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. The Residential Builders Commission
Designations: Licensed Home Inspector
Qualifications for Becoming a Licensed Home Inspector
Process

a) Aspiring South Carolina home inspectors must fill out an application prepared by the Residential Builders Commission.

Testing

a) All prospective home inspectors must pass the state licensing test

Experience

a) Must have one year of experience completing a minimum of 50 inspections in the supervision of a licensed home inspector

or

b) Be certified as a home inspector by an origination approved by S.C. Residential Builders Commission

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

South Dakota State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: Chapter 3621C
Governing Body: Real Estate Commission
Designations: Licensed Home Inspector
Qualifications for Becoming a Licensed Home Inspector
Requirements
a) To become a licensed South Dakota home inspector, you must be employed as a registered home inspector for no less then one year and have performed a minimum of 100 paid inspections

Qualifications for Becoming a Registered Home Inspector
Education
a) Completed high school or its equivalent
b) Complete 40 clock hours of approved education

Testing
a) Pass the examination administered by AMP. www.goamp.com

Contact Info
South Dakota Real Estate Commission
118 West Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3600
FAX: (605) 773-4356
www.state.sd.us/sdrec

Tennessee State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: HB 0006 and SB 0302 to amend Title 62
Governing Body: Department of Commerce and Insurance
Qualifications to become a Licensed Home Inspectors
Must be 18 years of age and have completed the following education requirements:

Education

a) High school diploma or GED

b) 90 hours of Approved Home Inspection Education

Additional

a) Carry E and O Insurance

b) Pass an Examination Administered by the State

Continuing Education requirement: 32 hours of CE every two years.

Contact Info
Home Inspector Licensing Program
500 James Robertson Pkwy
2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
615-741-1741 phone
615-253-1179 fax

Texas State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: Texas Occupations Code
Governing Body: The Texas Real Estate Commission

Effective September 1st, 2007, all real estate inspector applicants must provide proof of professional liability insurance in the amount of $100,000 per occurrence. The applicant’s insurance agent must complete the Certificate of Insurance form found at the TREC web site and submit it to TREC. If an application is submitted and the exam is passed, an inactive license will issue it there is no proof of professional liability insurance.
Qualifications for Becoming a PROFESSIONAL Inspector:
Citizen of the United States or a lawfully admitted alien
Resident of Texas at the time application is filed
At least 18 years of age
Found to be honest, trustworthy, & possessing integrity
(Background Investigation through DPS)
A Texas home inspector must qualify in one of the following ways:
A. Can come in through the three-tier progression method – Apprentice – Real Estate Inspector – Professional Real Estate Inspector

OR

B. Has completed 320 classroom hours of a real estate inspection courses.

AND ONE of the Following:

Has completed 120 hours of an experience training module
Has completed 120 hours of work experience under a licensed Professional Inspector
Has five (5) years experience inspecting, installing, servicing, repairing or maintaining each of the structural, mechanical and electrical systems found in improvements to a real property. Two (2) letters of reference will be required.
Contact Info
Texas Real Estate Commission
P.O. Box 12188
Austin, TX 78711-2188
(512) 459-6544 (800) 250-8732
www.trec.state.tx.us

NOTE: Additional training and costs apply, call 866-917-4448 for additional information.

Legislation: Code of Virginia 54.1-517.2. It goes into effect
on July 1, 2003
Governing Body: Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead and Home Inspectors
Definitions: This is a voluntary certification law. No person may call themselves a certified Virginia home inspector without meeting the requirements as set out by the board.
Qualifications for becoming a Certified Home Inspector
Education & Experience

a) Complete 35 hours of education and perform 100 inspections
b) Complete 70 hours of education and perform 50 inspections

Testing
a) Pass the National Home Inspectors Exam

Contact Info
Virginia Board of Asbestos, Lead and Home Inspectors
(804) 367-8507
www.dpor.virginia.gov

NOTE: Additional training and costs apply, call 866-917-4448 for additional information.

Qualifications to Become a Home Inspector
The State of Washington recently passed legislation which will require home inspectors to obtain a license.
If you are already conducting home inspections, you need to become licensed before September 1st, 2009, otherwise you will need to meet all education and exam requirements as if you were a brand new inspector.
If you start conducting home inspections after September 1st, 2009, you must be licensed before you provide services.
Requirements to obtain license:

If you have no or less than two (2) years' experience you must have:

Successfully completed 120 hours of classroom instruction
Successfully completed 40 hours of field training with a licensed inspector
Proof of passing score on the State of Washington Inspector Exam
If you have two (2) years' experience or more, you must have:

Worked as a home inspector for two (2) years prior to June 12th, 2008 - you must have proof
Completed 100 plus home inspections - you must have proof
Proof of passing score on the State of Washington Inspector Exam
Classroom training is defined as a course taught in a bricks and mortar location with an instructor present.

Continuing education: 24 hours every 2 years.

Contact Info
WA Dept of Licensing - Home Inspector Board
P.O. Box 9020
Olympia, WA 98507

Rhonda Myers
(360) 664-6487
rmyers@dol.wa.gov

NOTE: Additional training and costs apply, call 866-917-4448 for additional information.

Legislation: HB 4192 Section 64-6-1 (c)
Governing Body: State Fire Commission
Definitions: Any person performing a home inspection in the State of West Virginia must be certified by the State Fire Commission.
Qualifications for becoming a Certified Home Inspector
Education or Experience & Insurance

a) Pass the National Home Inspectors Examination

b) Have proof of performing a home inspection business for three years prior to 08/01/06

OR

c) Have completed 80 hours of home inspection education

d) Must show proof of $250,000 liability insurance

Continuing Education requirement is 16 hours per year.

Contact Info
WVSFMO
1207 Quarrier St., 2nd Flr
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (304) 558-2191
www.wvsfmo.org

Wisconsin State Home Inspector Regulations

Legislation: Chapter 440.97
Governing Body: Department of Regulation and Licensing

Exemptions: Certain government employees are exempt from this legislation as well as contractors who are inspecting their own work but do not refer to themselves as a Registered Wisconsin Home Inspector.

Designations: Registered Home Inspector

Qualifications for Becoming a Registered Home Inspector
Procedure
a) Complete and submit a registration form with the state

Testing
a) Take the National Home Inspector Examination and a 2-part state exam
on the Wisconsin Statutes and the Wisconsin Administrative rules that relate to home inspections

Education
a) 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years

Contact Info

Department of Regulation and Licensing
608-266-2112
http://drl.wi.gov/prof/homi/cred.htm

Currently this state has no licensing requirements for home inspectors.

Note: As legislation is continuously changing, please check with us for any pending legislation in your area.

States without licensing:

California
Colorado
Delaware
Hawaii
Idaho
Iowa
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
Ohio
Utah
Vermont
Wyoming

Canada Regulations

Currently the Province of Britsh Columbia requires licensing of home inspectors. To become licensed in B.C. one must contact the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Agency to obtain an application. To become licensed; you must belong to one of the three catagories:
Member of Applied Science Technologists and Tecnicians of British Columbia
Member of CAHPI-BC
Become a National Certificate Holder (Our program is accredited for the full education hours and 16 of the practical hours)

In addition to one of the above:
Provide Proof of Insurance
Criminal Record Check
Provide Resume/Reference Letters
Pay Fee