GroundRules
18VAC15-40-220: Prelicense education course requirements
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 18. Professional And Occupational Licensing
- Agency 15. Virginia Board For Asbestos, Lead, And Home Inspectors
- Chapter 40. Home Inspector Licensing Regulations
- Part VI. Approval of Prelicense Education Courses, New Residential Structures Training Module, and New Residential Structures Continuing Professional Education
A prelicense education course must be a minimum of 35 hours. The syllabus for each type of prelicense education course must encompass the following subject areas and include methods for identification and inspection, safety and maintenance, and standards for material selection and installation procedures, as applicable:
1. Site conditions;
2. Exterior components of the residential building;
3. Structural system elements;
4. Electrical system elements;
5. Heating and cooling systems;
6. Insulation, moisture management systems, and ventilation systems;
7. Plumbing systems;
8. Interior components;
9. Fireplace and chimney systems;
10. Common permanently installed appliances;
11. Inspection report requirements;
12. Responsibilities to the client, including required contract elements; and
13. Overview of the board's regulations.
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