Florida interNACHI Exam

[Zoe Fackler]

The final count is in from the first exam
We tested 42 applicants
Those who passed the first time taking the test :::
24 - made a 90 or better That's 57 %
13 made an 80 or better That's 31%
5 failed the first attempt:: That's 12%
Of those 5 - 2 passed the second try with 80 or better
1- failed the second try
and 2 did not re-test
Of those who failed the first time only 40% of them were able to pass with a re-take.
No one who re-takes the exam takes the same test twice.

Most of the participants in this first examination - were interNACHI members of 5 years or better.

I have received enough interest responses to set up for Ft. Myers, Miami, Tallahassee, Titusville, Pensacola / Tallahassee and a repeat in the Tampa area.
I will have the final sites and times / dates information of ready to post by Monday evening.

The instructions for you to follow to communicate your interested in taking this exam are very clearly posted on the Florida interNACHI web site created by Nick.
You must provide::
Your Name
Company Name
Mailing Address
Phone Number
NACHI ID number if you have one
If you are representing multiple applicants - then I need that same information for each person.

As I receive your e-mail stating you are interested in joining Florida interNACHI - I will coordinate a test site based on geographical area demand.

First wave of examinations will be conducted the month of June and then be repeated as interest and demand dictate, until February 2011. Once initial examination is completed - new applicants will be able to join Florida interNACHI and take the exam twice per year at our Educational seminars.

Please keep in mind - you are not required to join Florida interNACHI to retain your InterNACHI membership / certification. But you MUST either be or become an interNACHI certified member in good standing to qualify as a Florida interNACHI certified member in addition to passing the proctored exam.

[Nick Gromicko]

The final count is in from the first exam
We tested 42 applicants
Those who passed the first time taking the test :::
24 - made a 90 or better That's 57 %
13 made an 80 or better That's 31%
5 failed the first attempt:: That's 12%
Of those 5 - 2 passed the second try with 80 or better
1- failed the second try
and 2 did not re-test

Thanks!

[Dale Duffy]

Most of the participants in this first examination - were interNACHI members of 5 years or better

5 failed the first attempt:: That's 12%

Now that is INCREDIBLE---

[William Stilphen]

Hello,
Thanks for info. Do the inspector's that fail have to pay for re-test? I want to take the test in Ft Myers this month.

Thanks, Bill

[Greg Bell]

Originally Posted by dduffy

Now that is INCREDIBLE---

Just proves what we have been saying for years.

[Curtis M. Vilt]

Thank you Zoe, That is interesting.

[Nick Gromicko]

Zoe told me that the only person to fail twice wasn't an InterNACHI member, he was a Florida licensed General Contractor.

Just proves what we have been saying for years.

[Steven A. Milek]

Thanks for the test Zoe. It was very nice meeting you. I look forward to going to the chapter meetings.

Thanks again,

Steve Milek
Attention To Detail Home Inspections

[Bruce M. Graham]

Hey Nick,
Was that Mike M?

[jwilhelm1]

Will the state accept this test as the one to be licensed as a Home Inspector? I don't see anything in the bill about any specific tests yet. Just curious why people are taking it.

[John M. Acaron]

I guess you will have to take some type of test if you do not have:
120 Home inspection reports
14 hours of HI class
3 years of experiance
Lots of money to spare for a license
Insurances

Are the ones taking the exam do not have 120 HI done?? What is the deal??

[Chip OBrian]

Good question?
To: All Interested Parties,


The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Home Inspectors'/Mold Related Services Licensing Programs has received your comments/suggestions from the May 5, 2010 rules workshop. We greatly appreciate your assistance as we develop the guidelines and policies for licensing and regulation of these new professions.
On May 26, 2010, the Governor signed House Bill 713 into law making revisions that will affect the definition of the term “home inspection”, exam requirements, criminal history checks, fees, unlicensed activity, and Grandfathering in addition to other changes. The licensing staff has analyzed hundreds of emails in response to the workshop and incorporated relevant changes to the rules. We are now ready to move forward with the approval process. After the department has finalized its approval, the language will be made public as part of the rulemaking process.
The department staff continues to be impressed with the amount of concern for the public and offers of assistance in dealing with these new areas of licensure. Your participation has greatly helped shape the rules for the professions and will assist in protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public.
Again, thank you very much for your participation and support.
Sincerely,
Rick Morrison, Executive Director
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
1940 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
850.922.0336 (office)
850.922.2918 (fax)
468.8324 Grandfather clause.-
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(1) A person who performs home inspection services as
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defined in this part may qualify for licensure to be licensed by
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the department as a home inspector if the person submits his or
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her application to the department by March 1, 2011, whether
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postmarked or delivered by that date, and if the person: meets
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the licensure requirements of this part by July 1, 2010.
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(a) Is certified as a home inspector by a state or
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national association that requires, for such certification,
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successful completion of a proctored examination on home
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inspection services and completes at least 14 hours of
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verifiable education on such services; or
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(b) At the time of application, has at least 3 years of
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experience as a home inspector and completes at least 14 hours
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of verifiable education on home inspection services. To
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establish the 3 years of experience, an applicant must submit at
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least 120 home inspection reports prepared by the applicant.
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(2) The department may investigate the validity of a home
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inspection report submitted under paragraph (1)(b) and, if the
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applicant submits a false report, may take disciplinary action
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against the applicant under s. 468.832(1)(e) or (g).
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(3) An applicant may not qualify for licensure under this
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section if he or she has had a home inspector license or a
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license in any related field revoked at any time or suspended
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within the previous 5 years or has been assessed a fine that
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exceeds $500 within the previous 5 years. For purposes of this
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subsection, a license in a related field includes, but is not
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limited to, licensure in real estate, construction, mold-related
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services, or building code administration or inspection.
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(4) An applicant for licensure under this section must
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comply with the criminal history, good moral character, and
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insurance requirements of this part.



You have a year to apply.

[Chip OBrian]

Where does the $100.00 go to have the exam "Officialy Proctored"

Proctor: one appointed to supervise students (as at an examination)

Q: Where can I take InterNACHI's Inspector Exam (proctored version)?
A: You can schedule it by contacting Zoe Fackler at flnachi@verizon.net. Take the free, online version for practice (there are nearly 7 trillion different versions, so each one is different). The exam is free, but it costs $100 to have it officially proctored.

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Chip,

You run a business, so it should be pretty obvious.

Nachi provides the exam at no cost to the taker.

The person(s) that actually provides the proctoring has expenses to provide the "proctored" exam, for which you pay for. I would expect a wage to be included in the fee, as (they) travel the state to provide the proctored exam to you.

[Chip OBrian]

Originally Posted by jjonas

Chip,

You run a business, so it should be pretty obvious.

Nachi provides the exam at no cost to the taker.

The person(s) that actually provides the proctoring has expenses to provide the "proctored" exam, for which you pay for. I would expect a wage to be included in the fee, as (they) travel the state to provide the proctored exam to you.

Fair enough who is that person or persons proctoring the exam? What are the qualifications and can any one proctor the exam?