Chapter 106

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code s. 40-59-210
and 40-59-240 (B)

106-15. Qualifications for Licensure as a Home Inspector

A. Any person desiring to be licensed as a home inspector, without examination by the commission shall file with the commission an application on forms provided by the commission showing to the satisfaction of the commission that he is currently certified or licensed as a building or home inspector after written examination by an organization or other entity approved by the commission; and

1. Has a minimum of one year of experience as a home inspector under the supervision of a licensed home inspector, residential builder, general contractor, engineer, or architect; or
    
2. Has performed a minimum of fifty residential inspections, as evidenced by the name, address, telephone number, and summary page of eachinspection being submitted for review.

Upon filing completed application and payment of the required fees, the commission shall issue the applicant a license to engage in the business of home inspection in this State.

B. Any person desiring to be licensed to be licensed by examination as a home inspector shall file with the commission an application on forms provided by the commission showing to the satisfaction of the commission that he:

1. Has a minimum of one year of experience as a home inspector under the direction and direct supervision of a licensed home inspector, residential builder, general contractor, engineer, or architect; or
2. Has successfully completed a formal course of training or study in home inspection approved by the commission.

Upon filing of a completed application and payment of the required fees, the applicant shall be entitled to take the home inspectors licensing examination as prescribed by the commission. Upon successful completion of the examination of payment of the licensing fee, the commission shall issue the applicant a license to engage in the business of home inspection in this State. A passing score is seventy or better.

C. The following fees shall be in effect:

1. An application fee of fifty, dollars;
2. An annual renewal fee of fifty dollars;
3. A late fee of ten dollars for renewal receive after July 31st;
4. An additional late fee renewal fee of twenty dollars will be required when renewal is received more than twelve months after expiration of the license;
5. A replacement fee of ten dollars for replacing any lost, destroyed or mutilated license;
6. A fee of ten dollars for a reissued license when any change is requested by the license to any information printed on the license;
7. An examination fee of fifty dollars.

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