How to Become a Certified Home Inspector in California
To become a Certified Home Inspector and attain the Certified Professional Inspector CPI® designation, InterNACHI® provides an accredited Home Inspector Certificate Program. The training, exam, and certification are all online and free for members. Not a member? Join now.
InterNACHI® and InterNACHI® School
InterNACHI® is the world's leading association for residential and commercial property inspectors. We provide free training, online examination and certification, business development, marketing support, membership benefits, discounts on everything from home inspection software to E&O insurance to your next truck, and more. We have everything you need, all in one place.
InterNACHI® School (internachi.edu) is the only home inspector college accredited by the U.S. Department of Education to provide tuition-free online training, examination, certification, and continuing education to InterNACHI® members in Colorado.
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Join InterNACHI® as a member today. Members have unlimited access to free, online training and Continuing Education, free Certification Programs, the Inspection Community, the Inspector Mentoring, the Member Chapters, the Online Inspector Exam, the Practice Test, the Inspector Training App, the Inspection Defect Flashcards, amazing membership benefits, and much more!
Scroll down this page for everything you need to get started, get certified, and a become successful inspector in California.
California Legislative Information
California Business and Profession Code provides information related to performing inspecting homes, irrigation systems, yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing, and performing repairs.
California Home Inspection Agreement
Continuing Education (free & online for members)
InterNACHI-Certified Home Inspectors are required to complete twenty-four hours of Continuing Education every year to renew their certification. All online courses provided by InterNACHI® are free to members. Not a member? Join now.
Home Inspector Chapters in California
Sacramento California Home Inspector Chapter
Want to form your own chapter? Visit www.nachi.org/chapters.
Home Inspectors in California
- InterNACHI-Certified Home Inspectors in California
- InterNACHI-Certified Home Inspectors All Over the World
Home Inspector Training Partner Schools in California
Take live, hands-on training classes for home inspectors at one of InterNACHI's Home Inspector Training Partner Schools in California.
Insurance for Home Inspectors
Although California doesn’t have requirements regarding insurance for home inspectors, many local real estate boards and home inspector business franchises require their affiliate members to meet certain coverage standards. InterNACHI members are eligible for discounts and enhanced coverage. Visit InterNACHI's Home Inspector Insurance Program and get a quote.
Hands-On Training at House of Horrors®
Experience world-class inspection training and InterNACHI®
member events at our House of Horrors® locations in Colorado and
Florida. The InterNACHI® House of Horrors® is an entire house with
1,000 defects built under our roof. Register for a free event, take hands-on inspection training, test-drive inspection tools, attend an inspector Chapter
meeting, and inspect the House of Horrors®.
According to California regulations, no person may provide radon services for the general public, or represent or advertise that he or she may provide radon services unless that person successfully completes a National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) or National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) certification program. And persons certified to provide radon services must complete a National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) certification program every two years after initial certification. For details, visit California's website. InterNACHI's free, online "Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider Course is approved by NRPP, AARST, NRSB, ICC and IAC2.
NRPP:
InterNACHI's free, online "Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provide Course" is AARST-NRPP approved for both initial certification and Continuing Education. To complete all components of the NRPP Radon Certification, please visit their site for more information.
NRSB:
This course is also NRSB approved for Continuing Education credit. View details about InterNACHI's "Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider Course.
InterNACHI's free, online "Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider" course is approved by NRPP for both Entry Certification Level and Continuing Education, and by NRSB for Continuing Education. This course is online and free for members.
Wood-Destroying Organism Inspection (free & online for members)
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation requires that inspectors be licensed by the state for pest inspections. InterNACHI's Wood-Destroying Organism Inspection Course is approved for continuing education credit.
View 2020 approval.pdf. The approval is listed at the bottom of the document.
Commercial Property Inspections
Become a InterNACHI® Certified Commercial Property Inspector. The online training and certification is free for members.
Visit Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA) for additional commercial inspection training and resources.
Home Energy Inspector Certification (free & online for members)
Become a Certified Home Energy Inspector. The online training and certification is free for members. No infrared, no blower door, and no additional training needed.
Roof Data Technician (free for members to participate)
The Roof Data Technician Program, developed by InterNACHI and Owens Corning and Lowe's, provides an additional revenue stream for InterNACHI members who are hired by Owens Corning as part of a roof warranty claim resolution process. (This program is operational in the United States only.) Participate in the InterNACHI/Owens Corning Roof Data Technician Program.
Business & Marketing (free & online for members)
InterNACHI's Member Marketing Team will design a new logo for your inspection business or re-design your existing logo, and design and customize your business cards, flyers and brochures. The design work is free. Take a look at the free design work we've done for our members. We recommend contacting the Member Marketing Team.
Homeowner Newsletter (free & online for members)
Keep in touch with all of your clients! The InterNACHI Homeowner Newsletter is free to members. Your photo or business logo and website link will appear in each newsletter issue, so your clients can keep your contact information handy. Learn more about InterNACHI's free, monthly homeowner newsletter system (free for members).
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