Florida 120-Hour Pre-Licensing Course

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Become a Licensed Home Inspector in Florida To become a licensed home inspector in Florida, you have to complete a 120-hour training course; and pass one of the state's exams. Afte r completing InterNACHI's 120-hour training course, your instructor can proctor the state exam for you at the live classroom training. Or you may schedule the state exam at a later date for an additional fee. 120-hour course includes: 80 hours of online courses; 40 hours of live classroom training (see class calendar below); 1-hour state exam (InterNACHI's exam is free, if taken at the live classroom training); 1-year student membership to InterNACHI; 1-year membership IAC2.org; 4 printed textbooks (roof, plumbing, HVAC, electrical); Follow these 5 steps: Step #1: From the class calendar (see below), choose a 40-hour live class to attend. Step #2: Purchase the 40-hour class of your choice. Step #3: Start the 80 hours of online courses (you can take them before, during, and after the 40-hour class). Step #4: Attend the 40-hour class. Step #5: Pass the state exam. 40-Hour Live Class Calendar: The 120-Hour Pre-Licensing Course includes 80 hours of online courses, 40 hours of live classroom training, and the state exam (free if taken at the live class). Boulder, CO InterNACHI Headquarters, InterNACHI School, & House of Horrors®Class Dates: Click here for dates and times.Class Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm each dayClass Location: Click here for location of the InterNACHI School and House of Horrors.Location Phone: (720) 420-1273Instructors: Five Certified Master Inspectors® will be your instructors.Enrollment Deadline: None. Always open. Register now. Weston, FL InterNACHI House of Horrors®Class Dates: No dates currently availableClass Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each dayClass Location: Click here for location of the InterNACHI School and House of Horrors.Location Phone: (720) 420-1273Instructors: Five Certified Master Inspectors® will be your instructors.Enrollment Deadline: None. Always open. Register now. Jacksonville, FL Class Dates: No dates currently scheduled Class Time: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm each day Class Location: 34 Arlington Road S., Jacksonville, FL 32216 Location Phone: (904) 722-9994 Instructor: Rob Irion Enrollment Deadline: Fort Lauderdale, FL Class Dates: No classes currently available Class Time: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm each day Class Location: La Quinta Inn, 999 W. Cypress Creek Rd., Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309. Location Phone: (954) 491-7666 Instructor: Rob Irion Enrollment Deadline: Need Assistance? Ben Gromicko 303-862-2611 (Mountain time) [email protected] Frequently Asked Questions: More information about the state exam for home inspectors in Florida, including the fee for the state exam, please visit https://www.myfloridalicense.com/intentions2.asp?chBoard=true&boardid=04&SID=. Are there any reductions to the fee because I'm already an InterNACHI member? No. If you're already a member, we'll include a free membership renewal for next year. As you know, all InterNACHI online education is free for members. The fee for the 120-hour Florida course is essentially for the live class portion; the fees are actually set by the School. Download the following FAQ document: Florida Home Inspector FAQ (pdf) What are the requirements to become a licensed home inspector in the State of Florida? This depends upon which method of licensure for which you are applying: licensure by examination, endorsement, or grandfathering (which ended March 1, 2011). Licensure by examination requires: passing an examination; and completing an approved 120-hour course. InterNACHI's Florida Pre-Licensing Course is approved by Florida and includes 40 hours live CLASSROOM (hands-on) and 80 hours ONLINE (learn at your pace, on your computer, from home). Does the department have a website where the public can get information about the profession? Yes; www.MyFloridaLicense.com > Doing Business With Us > Home Inspector. Is there a list of approved 120 hour prelicensing courses? All department approved 120 hour prelicensing courses can be found at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/servop/testing/CE.html. Additional licensure requirements for all applicants: An applicant for licensure must submit to a criminal background check, be of good moral character, and obtain a $300,000 commercial general liability insurance policy. An applicant may not qualify for licensure if he or she has had a home inspector license or a license in any related field revoked at any time or suspended within the previous 5 years or has been assessed a fine that exceeds $500 within the previous 5 years. A license in a related field includes, but is not limited to, licensure in real estate, construction, mold-related services, or building code administration or inspection. Do I currently need a license to perform home inspections? A license will be required after July 1, 2010. What examination is given? Anyone desiring to be licensed by examination will be required to pass the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) given by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors (EBPHI). Applicants must achieve a passing grade pursuant to the requirements of the NHIE, Section 455.217 and Section 468.8313(4), F.S. The applicant must pass the examination before they apply to be licensed. What happens after I pass the examination? Applicants must meet the other licensure requirements, including good moral character, completion of training requirements, fees, and insurance. Applicants then apply to the department for licensure. For State Application Assistance: If you have any questions or need assistance completing the application, please contact the department’s Customer Contact Center at 850.487.1395. I’m currently licensed with the Construction Industry Licensing Board as a contractor. Do I need a license to perform home inspections? (As of May 10, 2011) Contractors will be able to conduct system specific "inspections" that include some systems or components of the home. "Home inspection services" is currently defined to include all eight components of the home. Contractors can continue to conduct estimates and system specific inspections on those building systems and components included within their scope of work. The law defines "home inspection services" as the limited visual examination of the following readily accessible installed systems and components of a home: the structure, electrical system, HVAC system, roof covering, plumbing system, interior components, exterior components, and site conditions that affect the structure. The purpose of the inspection is to provide a written professional opinion of the condition of the home. All eight components of the home must be inspected and a report written to be considered an official home inspection where the department has jurisdiction under Section 468.83 Part XV. System specific inspections of just one system or component will not require a home inspectors license. However, contractors not licensed as a home inspector may not represent themselves as home inspectors. Show more