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What is the length of the home inspector license term?
What is the length of the home inspector license term?
Two years
What must a licensed home inspector appear on?
What must a licensed home inspector appear on?
Advertisements, correspondence, and documents
What are the requirements for license renewal?
What are the requirements for license renewal?
Present evidence of continuing education and complete 24 hours of continuing education
What is required in a written report from a home inspector?
What is required in a written report from a home inspector?
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What can lead to civil infractions for home inspectors? (Select all that apply)
What can lead to civil infractions for home inspectors? (Select all that apply)
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Which professions are exempt from licensing? (Select all that apply)
Which professions are exempt from licensing? (Select all that apply)
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What are the restrictions for home inspectors without a license concerning wood-destroying organisms?
What are the restrictions for home inspectors without a license concerning wood-destroying organisms?
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What is a preinspection agreement?
What is a preinspection agreement?
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What is a prefer consultation?
What is a prefer consultation?
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What does readily accessible mean in the context of home inspections?
What does readily accessible mean in the context of home inspections?
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Inspectors can minimize issues to gain favor with a realtor.
Inspectors can minimize issues to gain favor with a realtor.
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Home inspectors can market their own services immediately after an inspection.
Home inspectors can market their own services immediately after an inspection.
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How long must home inspectors maintain records?
How long must home inspectors maintain records?
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What must be included in a preinspection agreement? (Select all that apply)
What must be included in a preinspection agreement? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
License Length and Renewal
- Home inspector licenses are valid for two years, expiring on the second birthday from the issue date.
- Renewal requires evidence of continuous education and completion of 24 hours of coursework.
Advertising Regulations
- Licensed home inspectors must include their license information on advertisements, correspondence, and official documents to maintain transparency.
Written Reports
- Inspectors are required to provide written reports within a board-approved timeline, detailing issues that need addressing.
- No additional work can be performed by the inspector for one year following the inspection.
Civil Infractions
- Civil infractions can be issued by the Department for license violations including illegal inspections, using another’s license, fraudulent license acquisition, impersonation, or operating with an expired license.
Licensing Exemptions
- Certain professions such as engineers, architects, licensed electricians, licensed plumbers, and licensed pesticide operators are exempt from home inspector licensing.
Structural Pest Inspectors
- Home inspectors without a specific structural pest license are limited to referring to rot or conducive conditions for wood-destroying organisms (WDO) in reports and must defer identification needs to licensed pest inspectors.
Preinspection Agreement
- A written contract must be signed by the client, outlining the scope and standards of the work to be performed prior to inspection.
Preferred Consultation
- Verbal reports limited in scope, termed "prefer consultation," require a signed preinspection agreement and must occur before mutual acceptance of the inspection terms.
Accessibility Definition
- Readily accessible areas can be visually inspected without needing to move personal items, dismantle, or perform any risky actions.
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Professional Integrity
- Inspectors must not downplay defects to secure future referrals, maintaining transparency with real estate professionals.
Restriction on Marketing Services
- Inspectors are prohibited from being compensated for repairs or upgrades to a client's home within one year after conducting an inspection.
Client Confidentiality
- Inspectors cannot disclose client report information without consent, except for health and safety hazards that may affect others.
Record Keeping Requirements
- Home inspectors must retain records including the preinspection agreement, inspection report, and training timesheets for three years.
Contracts and Agreements
- The preinspection agreement must detail property address, inspector compensation, the scope of inspections, and specify any exclusions regarding environmental issues unless agreed in writing.
SOP on Inspection Procedures
- Inspectors must provide a copy of the preinspection agreement prior to the inspection and deliver the inspection report as per the agreement's terms.
- They are obligated to refund fees related to inspections when mandated by court orders.
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