Home Inspection Requirements for Washington
- Home Inspection Regulated:Yes
- License Type:Home Inspector
- Regulating Body:Washington State-Department of Licensing
- Rules and Regulations:Senate Bill 6606
- Exam:yes-If exam is prepared by national entity section specific to WA will be included
- Pre-Licensing Education Required:No
- Pre-licensing Education Hours Required:120 hours of classroom instruction
- Pre-licensing Live Virtual Education Allowed:No
- Pre-licensing Self-paced Education Allowed:No
- Field Training and Experience Required:Yes
- Experience Required:up to 40 hours of field training supervised by a licensed home inspector.
- License Renewal Cycle:Every Two Years on your birthdate
- Continuing Education (CE) Required:Yes
- CE Hours Required:24 Hours
- CE Live Virtual Education Allowed:Yes
- CE Self-Pace Education Allowed:Yes
Ordinance and Contacts
Requirements for licensing of home inspectors will begin July 1, 2009. Governor Gregoire signed senate bill 6606 into law. Effective (6/12/2008) *Anyone who can prove he/she has worked as a home inspector for at least two years may apply to the board before September 1 2009. Anyone with less than two years must meet all requirements. Statute RCW 18.280.
Get Educated & Receive Training
To fulfill your education requirements: Take a Washington State Home Inspectors Board-approved, 120-hour Fundamentals of Home Inspection course. AND Mentor with an experienced home inspector for 40 hours of field training and 5 actual inspections.
Submit an Exam Application
To submit visit here: Home Inspector Examination Application
Take the Home Inspectors Exam
The Home Inspectors Exam fee is $300 payable when you schedule your exam.
Apply for Your Home Inspectors License
Complete the Home Inspector License Application
Home Inspectors Department of Licensing
PO Box 3917
Seattle, WA 98124-3917
Email: DOLINTHomeInspectors@dol.wa.gov
Website: https://www.dol.wa.gov/business/homeinspectors/hilicense.html
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