Alaska State Home Inspector Regulations
Legislation: Chapter 134 SLA - enacted in 2003
All home inspectors are required to have a license by July 1, 2004
Governing Body: Department of Community and Economic Development Division of Occupational Licensing
Qualifications for becoming a Home Inspector
or an Associated Home Inspector
Alaska home inspectors must be registered with the Department of Community and Economic Development
Insurance: A Licensed Home inspector must hold insurance and a bond of over $5000. *All inspectors must be licensed by July 1, 2004
Rules:
- Must provide evidence of passing score on applicable examination
Existing Homes Only
The National Home Inspectors Examination (NHIE) offered through the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors. www.homeinspectionexam.org; (877)543-5222
or
The National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) Certified Real Estate Inspector (CRI) offered through NAHI. www.nahi.org; (800)448-3942
New Homes Only and New and Existing Homes Jointly
Residential Building Inspector
Residential Electrical Inspector
Residential Mechanical Inspector
Residential Plumbing Inspector
*All four examinations are required
Offered through International Code Council (ICC). www.iccsafe.org; (866)422-3926
- Home Inspectors must also obtain an Alaska Business License
