North Carolina State Home Inspector Regulations
Legislation: Chapter 143 General Statutes 143-151.43 through 143-151.63
Governing Body: Office of State Fire Marshall
Qualifications to Become a Licensed Home Inspector
Experience
- A licensed North Carolina home inspector must have a high school diploma or its equivalent and have had an Associate Home Inspector license for at least one year performing at least 100 paid inspections
or
- Be a Licensed General Contractor, Architect or Professional Engineer
Testing
- Pass a licensing examination prescribed by the Board
Qualifications and Procedures for Becoming an ASSOCIATE Home Inspector
Experience
- Have a high school diploma or its equivalent
- Be employed by or affiliated with or intend to be employed by a licensed home inspector and submit sworn statement of the licensed home inspector certifying the licensed home inspector will "actively supervise and train the applicant"
Testing
- Pass a licensing examination prescribed by the board
Additional
- You may apply for the Associate Home Inspector License before you become employed by or affiliated with a Licensed Home Inspector. However, you will not be issued a license until you become employed by or affiliated with a licensed inspector.
