HOME INSPECTION TRAINING FOR INSPECTORS IN:

Arkansas

  • ASHI School
    Inspector Foundation
  • Class approved in state
  • Includes In-Field Training as part of the curriculum
  • Meets state Pre-licensing Hours
  • Prepares you take state exam and other relevant exams

  • Complete 80 classroom hours of approved pre-license education.

  • Errors and omissions or general liability insurance coverage.

  • Pass the NHIE Exam

  • Pass the American Society of Home Inspector’s Standard of Practice Exam

Review complete requirements for becoming a Home inspector below.

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Inspector Foundations Class

120 HOURS - $3,395 / 93 HOURS - $2,100

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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Complete Arkansas Requirements

  • Home Inspection Regulated:
    Yes
  • License Type:
    Home Inspector
  • License Renewal Cycle:
    Annually
  • Is Distance Education Allowed:
    No
  • Is Field Training And Experience Required:
    No
  • Experience Required:
    N/A
  • Is CE Required:
    Yes
  • CE Hours Required:
    14 hours -8 has to be "classroom hours" 6 hours can be online
  • Is CE Distance Education Allowed
    Yes
  • Is Pre-Licensing Required
    Yes
  • Pre-licensing Hours Required
    80 Hours
  • Regulating Body
    Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board
  • Rules And Regulations
    Current rules and Regulations (2005) section 700-800
  • Exam
    NHIE & ASHI Standards of Practice

Arkansas Ordinance & Contacts

Arkansas Registration (Act 1328 of 2003) repealed and replaced (Act 791 of 1997)

Under the "Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Act," all home inspectors in the state must register with the Secretary of State. Applicants must pass the National Home Inspector Examination. In addition, home inspectors must conduct all inspections in adherence to the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics of ASHI, the Arkansas Association of Real Estate Inspectors, or an equivalent professional home inspection association. The law also prohibits inspectors from performing repairs on a structure that he has inspected within the last 12 months. In order to register under the law, an applicant must procure general liability insurance of at least $100,000. These requirements, along with the duties and responsibilities of the Board, complaint and disciplinary procedures, continuing education requirements and more can be found in the Rules and Procedures of the Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board.

For more information, contact The Arkansas Home Inspector Board at –


Arkansas Home Inspectors Registration Board
1515 W 7th St, Ste 305
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 683-3710
Fax: (501) 682-3574
Email: ahib@arkansas.gov

Full registration statute, forms & other contact information on the Board's Internet Website: http://www.ahirb.org

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