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Virginia Home Inspection State Regulations
Virginia Facts:
- Home inspection is regulated
- License is required to perform home inspection for a fee
- Bi-annual license renewal cycle
Experience:
Biannually — A license holder shall have completed 16 contact hours of continuing professional education during each certificate renewal cycle, per 18 VAC 15-40-72.
Regulating Body
State Department: DPOR
Board: Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
Phone: 804-367-8595
Email: ALHI@dpor.virginia.gov
Address: Perimeter Center
Suite 102 (first floor)
9960 Mayland Drive
Richmond VA 23233
Mailing Address: Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond VA 23233-1485
Licensing Requirements:
Applicants for licensure are required to complete Board approved Pre-Licensing Courses and obtain Field Training Experience:
Every applicant for an individual home inspector license shall have the following qualifications:
The applicant shall be at least 18 years old.
The applicant shall meet the one of the following educational and experience requirements:
Completed 35 contact hours of board-approved pre-license education and have completed a minimum of 100 home inspections prior to 7/1/2017;
Completed 35 contact hours of board-approved pre-license education and have completed a minimum of 50 home inspections under the direct supervision of a home inspector;
Completed 70 contact hours of board-approved pre-license education and have completed a minimum of 50 home inspections;
Completed 70 contact hours of board-approved contact hours and have completed a minimum of 25 home inspections under the direct supervision of a home inspector; or
have verification of 10 years’ experience as a home inspector prior to July 1, 2017, with a minimum of 250 home inspections completed during such time period.
**A home inspection on a new residential structure shall only be conducted by a home inspector with the NRS (New Residential Structure) specialty and who has completed a training module on the Virginia Residential Code. Licensees wishing to obtain that designation would need to submit the appropriate application to the Board accompanied by proof that they have completed the NRS training module.
Please follow the link to find information on coming changes to the regulations. http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Boards/ALHI/A506-33REGS_HI.pdf
Exam: The National Home Inspectors Exam
Application and Licensing: Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Maryland Home Inspection State Regulations
Maryland Facts:
- Home inspection is regulated
- License is required to perform home inspection for a fee
- Bi-annual license renewal cycle
Experience:
All home inspectors are required to complete 30 hours of continuing professional competency education per license renewal term. However, the requirement does not apply to the first renewal of a home inspector license.
Regulating Body
State Department: Department of Labor and Licensing Regulations
Board: Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors
Phone: 410-230-6165
Email: dloplrealestateappraiser-labor@maryland.gov
Address:
500 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Website: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/reahi/reahireq.shtml
Licensing Requirements:
All original home inspector licenses are valid for two years commencing on the effective date that appears on the license. All renewals are issued on a two year cycle when renewed before their expiration date.
Applying for an Home Inspector License
- Complete the application and remit photocopies of course certificates reflecting your completion of 72 hours of an on-site classroom-based training course approved by the Commission;
- Provide evidence of having obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent;
- Provide an examination score report verifying successful completion of the National Home Inspector Examination; and
- Remit a non-refundable application review fee in the amount of $50.
Please follow the link to find information on coming changes to the regulations. http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/reahi/
Exam: The National Home Inspectors Exam
Application and Licensing: Maryland Department of Labor