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Washington State Approved Home Inspector Education

Things are changing in the home inspection industry in Washington State. Come September 1 of this year, home inspectors will be state licensed. For a large percentage of home inspectors, who are presently working in the field, to qualify to sit for the test they must complete 120 hours of state approved education and 40 hours of field training. Without meeting those requirements, they cannot be licensed.

There are presently three education providers, and only three, approved by the state. Two of these are franchises, for in-house training, and the third is Bellingham Technical College.

The last Bellingham Technical College course that will be run prior to licensing taking effect begins on Monday, July 6. If students in that course complete all work promptly, they should be able to apply to the state, test and receive a license before the September 1 deadline. For some inspectors, who need the education and field training --or they will have an interruption in business or have to close their business on September 1 -- this is a last chance to register for state approved training. For further information, click on the link below:

Bellingham Technical College

Steven L. Smith

Bellingham WA Home Inspections

Posted by Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector on 06/30/2009 08:27 PM

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5 Comments on Washington State Approved Home Inspector Education

JUN

OHHH I so wish GA would pass such a law.. I have had some less then educated Home Inspectors

Hey Steve,

Can anyone say, "crackdown"?

Where do you stand in all of this?

Tony,

I think that licensing is a good idea. I also think it is more complicated to implement than perhaps anyone expected.

JUL

SC has required licensees for inspectors for years now. Im glad to hear it for you. It will cut out some of the more undesirables and increase your exposure.

In general I am not in favor of unnecessary government regulation. But I remember the first mortgage broker licensing. Did licensing cure all ills and evils? No but it was a start. Licensing is not a guarantee to professionalism but it takes the first step toward accountability. Kate Ford

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