Licensing kicked into place in this state almost a month ago on September 1, 2009. That new law, when it went in, created a commotion for a few in the business. As far as we can tell, it impacted only a few inspectors but there are those who would have been "grandfathered-in" had they completed the licensing process prior to September 1.  Those who would have been grandfathered, but missed the deadline, are now treated as new inspectors....period. Those individuals are in a position where they have to take an approved 120-hour course in fundamentals of home inspection and obtain 40 hours of field training to obtain their state licenses.

There are only a few state approved courses.

The first class to obtain state approval, several months back, was Bellingham Technical College. Any presently unlicensed inspectors, or those hoping to enter the field, might be interested in the class we have scheduled at BTC beginning October 5. The first three weeks meet the classroom requirements and the final week meets state field training guidelines. New or old-timer, if you complete the 120 hour course and field training, you will be prepared to sit for the state exams.

Anyone who wishes more information on the October 5th class, should click on the BTC logo below.

And, to give the post some color, below are photos of a recent class that was very involved in the field training. The classes are in demand, and popular enough, that we are having many students from around the state move to Bellingham for the month in which they are in class.

Those four weeks involve lots of hard work for the instructors and the students, but I think that we all have a pretty good time during the time we are together as a class. Students make many friendships that stay with them during their careers.

Thanks for stopping by,

Steven L. Smith