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Washington State Home Inspector Regulations

Qualifications to Become a Home Inspector

There are no licensing requirements for home inspectors in the State of Washington at this time, however, inspectors conducting inspections for potential or proposed real estate transactions must obtain a Structural Pest Inspectors license.

To obtain a PSI license

• Pass the PSI Exam given by the State of Washington.
• Submit proof of financial coverage by one of the following

Option 1: $25,000 E & O providing coverage for up to two years after the inspection

Option 2: $25,000 Bond allowing suit to be brought against it for legal damages a result of the structural pest inspector for up to two years after the inspection

Option 3: $12,500 Bond with same conditions as above, combined with a $25,000 non-occurrence based E & O policy

Option 4: $25,000 assigned account, held by the department to satisfy any judgment for legal damages resulting from an inspection,

Option 5: Gain employment with an inspection firm carrying coverage