Alabama
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ASHI SchoolInspector FoundationOnline Inspecting Essentials
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Class approved in state
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Includes In-Field Training as part of the curriculum
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Prepares you to pass your state exam and other relevant exams
Get Training. Alabama requires 120 hours of education and participation in 35 home inspections OR 35 hours of education and participation in 100 home inspections.
Errors and omissions insurance or general liability insurance.
Become a Member of - Professional Membership in One of The Following: American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc. (ASHI), Housing Inspection Foundation (HIF), International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), or National Institute of Building Inspectors (NIBI.)
Pass the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) Exam and the American Society of Home Inspectors Standards and Ethics Examination
Review complete requirements for becoming a Home inspector below.
Kickstart your journey in the home inspection industry with ASHI's exclusive In-Person Premiere Home Inspection Training!
Dive deep into the essentials of home inspection with our comprehensive program, designed for aspiring professionals like you. Benefit from an immersive learning experience that blends pre-class study materials, engaging live lectures, and hands-on in-field training. Our curriculum is delivered by esteemed ASHI Certified Inspectors, ensuring you learn according to the highest standards in the industry, embodied by the ASHI Standards of Practice (SoP).
Our instructors are not just teachers; they're seasoned professionals who have conducted over 250 inspections, aced the National Home Inspectors Exam (NHIE), and adhere to a rigorous continuing education regimen to maintain their credentials. This program equips you with the expertise and insights to excel in serving your clients and conducting thorough home inspections.
Opt for our intensive 120-hour course, spanning two weeks from Monday to Friday. This path includes more than five field events, covering vital topics such as report writing, business marketing strategies, and valuable lessons from real-life inspections shared by your ASHI Certified instructors.
The 93-hour class runs six days, Monday thru Saturday and includes at least one field event. This class contains information offered in our 120-hour course, but at a faster pace. Our ASHI Certified instructors are experts in the field.
Alternatively, our accelerated 93-hour class, running from Monday to Saturday over six days. It promises at least one field event, ensuring you gain essential knowledge and skills in a shorter time frame. This class is perfect for those eager to quickly step into the field, guided by our expert ASHI Certified instructors.
Embark on your path to becoming a distinguished home inspector with ASHI's Premiere Home Inspection Classes. Forge a career with confidence, supported by the gold standard of home inspection education.
Home Inspection Topics covered:
- Structural Components
- Heating Concepts and Systems
- Exterior Components
- Fireplaces and Chimneys
- Roofing Types
- Cooling Concepts and Air Conditioning
- Site Conditions
- Insulation and Ventilation Components
- Interior Components
- Plumbing Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Analysis and Reporting Responsibilities
- Home Appliances
- Professional Responsibilities
- Review the ASHI Standards of Practice
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More About ASHIJumpstart your new career with the Pre-Licensing Home Inspection Essentials Course!
ASHI has been a respected leader in the field of home inspection since 1979, and we bring our passion for excellence to this comprehensive program for emerging home inspectors.
The Pre-Licensing Home Inspection Essentials Online Course is an introduction to home inspection, covering everything you will need to start and operate your successful home inspection career. Discover how to perform home inspections following the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics.
The Pre-Licensing Home Inspection Essentials course covers a wide range of topics. It prepares learners for everything from inspecting appliances to determining fireplace clearances to effective report writing. As you advance through the program, you will gain intensive knowledge of your responsibilities as a home inspector through targeted lessons, a combination of audio and video instruction, and interactive activities. This online course does not include In-Field Training.
The Illinois-approved Home Inspection Essentials online course includes 5 Field training events with an experienced IL ASHI Certified Inspector. Students will practice inspection methods while gaining valuable insight into home construction, home systems integration, and defect recognition. Students will also practice reporting their inspection findings to potential clients in a home inspection report with a clear and concise narrative. Field event training is two and a half days of training, which should be scheduled after the completion of the course.
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More About ASHIComplete Alabama Requirements
Alabama Ordinance & Contacts
To initially become a Home Inspector, one must have one of the following four qualifications:
1. Membership in and adherence to the ethical standards of one of the following professional bodies at the time of
application: American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc. (ASHI), 932 Lee Street, Suite 101, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Housing Inspection Foundation (HIF), P.O. Box 879, Palm Springs, CA 92263. International Association of Certified
Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), 1750 30th Street, Suite 301, Boulder, CO 80301 National Institute of Building Inspectors (NIBI),
92 East Main Street, Suite 301, Summerville, NJ 08876 Chapter 355-17-1 Finance Supp. 9/30/19 17-1-6
2. Approval or certification by one of the following agencies to inspect residential construction:
Approval or certification by one of the following agencies to inspect residential construction:
The United States Veterans Administration, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development,
the Southern Building Code Congress International, or the Council of American Building Officials.
*The International Code Council has replaced the Southern Building Code Congress International and the
Council of American Building Officials.
3. A high school diploma or its equivalent, work experience for at least one year as a home inspector,
and completion of at least 100 home inspections for compensation.
4. Alabama licensure on or after January 1, 1998, as a general contractor, registered professional architect, registered professional engineer, or residential home builder.
Renewals of home inspector licensure previously supported by evidence of an acceptable professional license shall
not require the applicant to repeat proof of such professional licensing. (b) Attain a combination of completing hours
of pre-approved home inspector education and participating in home inspections under the supervision of a qualified Home Inspector,
as defined in Subsection (d). The applicant must either: 1. Complete a minimum of 120 hours of approved home inspector
education and participate in 35 home inspections. OR 2. Complete a minimum of 35 hours of approved home inspector education
and participate in 100 home inspections. Approved home inspector education shall include instruction on writing home inspection reports. Approved education includes courses that are approved by the professional bodies listed in 355-17-1-.06(a)(1) or courses that have been approved by the Alabama Home Inspectors Advisory Committee. (c) Complete a written examination demonstrating to the Division of Construction Management that the applicant possesses an appropriate understanding of the Standards of Practice (Rule 355-18-1-.01) and the Code of Ethics (Rule 355-18-1-.02) promulgated by the Division of Construction Management and a written examination demonstrating adequate knowledge of performing home inspections. The written Finance Chapter 355-17-1 Supp. 9/30/19 17-1-7 examination for Home Inspectors to demonstrate appropriate understanding of the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics will be the American Society of Home Inspectors Standards and Ethics Examination. The written examination demonstrating adequate knowledge of performing home inspections will be the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors National Home Inspectors Examination. Applicants shall pay all fees associated with testing directly to the organizations conducting the testing. Both tests must be completed within 18 months before submitting an application for a Home Inspector license. (d) Draft Home Inspection reports for 25 home inspections. Ten of these reports must be reviewed and corrected by a qualified Home Inspector. A Home Inspector is qualified if (1) he or she is licensed in his or her state of practice and has been licensed for the past five years, or (2) he or she has been a member of a group listed in 355-17-1-f.05 (1)(a)(1) for the past five years and he or she practices in a state without licensing. (e) Obtain bodily injury and property damage liability insurance covering the applicant’s home inspection operations in the sum of 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; and $250,000 of errors and omissions coverage. (f) File an accurate, complete, and timely application for license with the Director, along with the appropriate fee. (2) To obtain a Residential New Construction Designation, a Home Inspector licensed and in good standing under this chapter must: (a) Submit the appropriate application form as permitted by the Director; (b) Submit proof of successful completion of an eight-hour Residential New Construction training module approved by the Director and completed no more than two years prior to the date of application. The lack of a Designation shall not be construed to limit the rights of any licensee under the Act. It is not a mandatory requirement for inspecting residential new construction.
Home/EIFS Inspections Contact
Phyllis Stallworth – Licensing Coordinator
(334) 242-4802 (phone)
phyllis.stallworth@realproperty.alabama.gov
Website: http://dcm.alabama.gov/Inspection.aspx