New Jersey

Legislative Summary
300 hour course. Have passed [the] an examination [offered by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)] administered or approved by the committee. Have performed not less than 50 home inspections [in the presence] under the direct, on-site supervision of a licensed home inspector. 40 hours of Continuing Education.

Effective February 14, 2006, education requirements will change.  Individuals will no longer be required to apply as Associate Home Inspectors.  Instead, candidates will submit an application for Home Inspector after successful completion of a home inspection program consisting of a 180 hour curriculum, of which 40 hours will be dedicated to completing home inspections under the direct supervision of a licensed Home Inspector of the school.  Candidates must also have passed an examination administered and approved by the Home Inspection Advisory Committee.  Correspondence Courses are not accepted for Pre-licensing education but they are excepted for continuing education as long as approved by the Board.  The board requires 40 hours of Continuing Education.
 
Contact Info
State of New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Division of Consumer Affairs
P.O. Box 45015
Newark, NJ 07101
(973) 504-6460 fax (973) 273-8020

http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/nonmedical/hiac.htm

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