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140 Hour Home Inspection Program: to become a NYS Licensed Home Inspector

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Home Inspection Intro. Course (approved for R E Continuing  Ed 22.5 hour Course)

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 www.licensedinspectortraining.com

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Learning Home Inspecting...What to do?

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Preliminary Home Inspection Checklist

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When is a Home Inspector Needed? Frequent questions!

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1-27-06 Newsday Article about Home Inspection Licensing

      Click Here to visit the Environmental Assessment Assocaition homepage.    Approved by the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors   Click Here to visit the Assocaition of Construction Inspectors homepage.    Click Here to visit the Housing Inspection Foundation homepage. 

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EVERY POTENTIAL & CURRENT PROPERTY INSPECTOR SHOULD READ THIS!
New York State will regulate Residential Home Inspections in New York State on 1-1-06. This new license will not interfere with  work conducted by Real Estate Appraisers, Real Estate Salespersons, Brokers, Engineers and Architects in New York State. The Bill, signed into law is  referred to as S07771. Licensing will be regulated by  the Department of State. Train here! Either take the Real Estate Continuing Education program, which is disclosed above and work for an Inspection firm, or click on the Licensed Home Inspection Course Link above and attend the required courses to become fully licensed in 2006.You will be glad you decided to take your education here! Call 518-474-4429 for a NY State Application.

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HOUSING INSPECTION FOUNDATION

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http://www.approvedhomeinspectoreducation.com/  (a great info page for students!)

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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ASSOCIATION

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ASSOCIATION OF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORS

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BUILDING INSPECTORS

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HOME INSPECTORS

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www.NorthAmericanAssociation.com

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ON-LINE ENVIRONMENTAL COURSE-Take it FREE NOW! A benefit of using our extensive web links!

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Entrepreneur.com article on entering this field and succeeding in this field!

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NY State Real Property Law Article 12-B, "The Home Inspection Professional Licensing Act" .

What is Home Inspection?

Home Inspection is defined as the process by which a home inspector observes and provides a written report of the systems and components of a residential building including but not limited to:
A. Heating System                                B. Cooling System
C. Plumbing System                             D. Electrical System
E Structural Components - foundation, roof masonry structure, exterior and interior components or any other related residential building component recommended by the Home Inspection Council and implemented by the Department through the regulatory process.

Who must apply for a license?    Persons engaged in performing home inspections of residential buildings for compensation.

What do you mean by residential buildings?  A Residential Building means a structure consisting of 1 to 4 dwelling units and their garages and carports, but shall not include any such structure newly constructed or not previously occupied as a dwelling unit.

How does one become licensed as a Home Inspector?

You file with NY State. There are several ways to apply. To secure an application, contact the Division of Licensing Services, Customer Service Representatives at 518-474-4429 or use the link below. The applications are available for download as well.  Department of State Website is  http://www.dos.state.ny.us

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