How to Become a Home Inspector in Kentucky
Home Inspector Licensing
To become a licensed home inspector in Kentucky, you must:- complete an approved pre-licensing live class;
- pass the state exam; and
To download the state application, visit the Kentucky website.
Free, Online Continuing Education Courses
Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors requires home inspectors to take Continuing Education Courses to renew their license. The Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors approves InterNACHI® as a provider of free, online education courses for home inspectors in Kentucky. View Kentucky approval of InterNACHI.
Take Kentucky-approved free, online courses
Home Inspector Training Partners
Our Training Partners provide every student with a free 30-day membership to InterNACHI (available to new members only).
To Help Prepare for the State Exam
To help prepare for the state exam, you may take advantage of several resources we provide, such as InterNACHI's Online Inspector Exam (free and open to everyone), the InterNACHI® Ultimate Home Inspection Practice Test (free for members), and InterNACHI's online courses (free for members). We do not know what's on the state exams, but the preparation resources may be helpful to you. Not a member? Join now.
Insurance for Home Inspectors
To become a licensed home inspector in Kentucky, individuals must meet certain requirements for adequate insurance coverage. InterNACHI® members are eligible for discounts and enhanced coverage. Visit nachi.org/insurance for information on how to sign up.
Radon Tester Certification in Kentucky (free & online for members)
Kentucky does not enforce or regulate radon measurement, but the state does recommend professionals who are certified by AARST-NRPP or NRSB.
NRPP:
InterNACHI's free, online "Radon Measurement Professional Initial Training 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:
InterNACHI also has a course that is NRSB approved for Continuing Education credit. View details about InterNACHI's Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider Course.
Wood-Destroying Organisms (online and free for members):
According to KRS 217B.515 Structural pest control licenses.
Every person shall secure a license from the department before engaging in structural pest control in Kentucky.
“Structural pest control” shall mean: the control of termites or pests, including the identification of infestations or infections; the making of inspections, inspection reports, recommendations; offering advice regarding control methods
“Structural pest control” shall mean: the control of termites or pests, including the identification of infestations or infections; the making of inspections, inspection reports, recommendations; offering advice regarding control methods
Please refer to The Kentucky Department of Agriculture website for more details. InterNACHI's Wood-Destroying Organisms (WDO) Inspection Course may be a useful education tool for those looking to become licensed.
Archived Documents:
25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know #22834
InterNACHI Code of Ethics #22691
Defect Recognition and Report Writing #22836
How to Perform Roof Inspections #22700
How to Inspect Manufactured and Mobile Homes #22835
Safe Practices for the Home Inspector #22699
InterNACHI Residential Standards of Practice #22701
InterNACHI sues Commonwealth of Kentucky and wins: https://www.nachi.org/forum/f14/international-association-certified-home-inspectors-filing-lawsuit-against-commonwealth-kentucky-102406/
View 2021 Approval Letter for the following courses:
- Boosting You Credibility with Infrared (#22698)
- Business and Marketing for Home Inspectors (#22696)
- Chimneys, Vents, & Fireplaces (#22697)
- Code of Ethics (#22691)
- EIFS, Stucco & MSV, and Water Intrusion (#22693)
- Finding and Reporting Defects in a Home Inspection (#22690)
- How to Inspect Manufactured and Mobile Homes (#22689)
- How to Perform Roof Inspections (#22700)
- Introduction to Cracks & Structural Indicators (#22694)
- Modern Marketing- How to Win Over Millennial Agents & Buyers in 2019 (#22695)
- Residential Standards of Practice (#22701)
- Safe Practices for the Home Inspector (#22699)
- The Next Level of Defect Recognition (#22692)
View 2021 approval of the 25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know Course (CE-3114-0003), How to Inspect Manufactured and Mobile Homes Course (CE-3114-0009), and Defect Recognition and Report Writing Course (CE-3114-0009). Expires 2/19/2021.
View 2020 approval of the Inspecting Tile Roofs Course. #CE-3114-0033.
- Energy Movement for Inspectors Course. #CE-3114-0021.
- The House As a System Course. #CE-3114-0022
- 10 Steps to Performing a Roof Inspection. #CE-3114-0022. 2 hours.
- Residential Plumbing Overview for Inspectors. #CE-3114-0023. 3 hours.
- How to Inspect HVAC Systems. #CE-3114-0024. 3 hours.
- How to Perform Exterior Inspections. #CE-3114-0025. 3 hours.
- How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections. #CE-3114-0026. 3 hours.
- Inspecting Foundation Walls & Piers. #CE-3114-0027. 3 hours.
- Log Home Inspection. #CE-3114-0028. 3 hours.
- Structural Issues for Home Inspectors. #CE-3114-0029. 3 hours.
View 2020 approval of the following courses:
- How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion Course. CE00118-0001. 3hours.
- How to Inspect the Attic, Insulation, Ventilation and Interior Course. CE0118-0002. 3 hours.
- How to Perform Deck Inspections Course. CE0118-0003. 3 hours.
- Lawn Irrigation Systems Inspection Course. CE0118-0004
- Defect Recognition and Report Writing Course. CE-3114-0009. 3 hours
- InterNACHI Code of Ethics Course. CE-3114-0007. 1 hour.
- InterNACHI Residential Standards of Practice Course. CE-3114-0006. 3 hours.
- Safe Practices for the Home Inspector Course. CE-3114-0003. 2 hours.
- How to Inspect Manufactured and Mobile Homes Course. CE-3114-0008. 3 hours.
- How to Perform Roof Inspections Course. CE-3114-0004. 3 hours.
- 25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know Course. CE-3114-0002. 3 hours.
View 2018 approval of Inspecting the Means of Egress Course. CE-0315-001. Expiration January 10, 2019.
View approval of Residential Structural Design for Home Inspectors and How to Inspect Fireplaces, Stoves, and Chimneys. CE-0215-001 and CE-0215-002. Expiration December 13, 2018.
View approval of 10 Steps to Performing a Roof Inspection and How to Inspect Tile Roofs Classes (live). CE-1116-001 and CE-1116-002. Expiration November 15, 2018.
View approval of Gas Fireplace Inspections Class (live). CE-1016-002. Expiration October 11, 2018.
View approval of How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion Class (live). CE-1016-001. Expiration October 11, 2018.
View approval of Energy Movement for Inspectors Course. CE-0812-010. 2 hours. Expiration July 12, 2018.
- View approval of How to Inspect Manufactured and Mobile Homes Course. CE-1013-014. 3 hours. Expiration April 10, 2018.
- View approval of How to Inspect HVAC Systems Course. CE-0514-001. 6 hours. Expiration April 10, 2018.
- View approval of Safe Practices for the Home Inspector Course. CE-0514-002. 2 hours. Expiration April 10, 2018.
- View approval of Structural Issues for Home Inspectors Course. CE-0514-003. 4 hours. Expiration April 10, 2018.
- View approval of Inspecting Foundation Walls Course. CE-0514-004. 3 hours. Expiration April 10, 2018.
- View approval of How to Perform Exterior Inspections Course. CE-0514-005. 6 hours. Expiration April 10, 2018.
- View approval of How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course. CE-0514-006. 4 hours. Expiration April 10, 2018.
- View approval of Residential Plumbing Overview for Inspectors Course. CE-0514-007. 6 hours. Expiration April 10, 2018.
- View approval of Log Home Inspection Course. CE-0514-008. 4 hours. Expiration April 10, 2018.
- View approval of How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion Course. CE-0216-001. 3 hours. Expiration Feb 9, 2018.
- View approval of How to Perform Deck Inspections Course. CE-0216-002. 3 hours. Expiration Feb 9, 2018.
- View approval of How to Inspect the Attic, Insulation, Ventilation, and Interior Course. CE-0216-003. 3 hours. Expiration Feb 9, 2018.
- View approval of How to Perform Roof Inspections Course. CE-0216-004. 3 hours. Expiration Feb 9, 2018.
- View approval of 25 Standards Every Home Inspector Should Know Course. CE-0216-005. 3 hours. Expiration Feb 9, 2018.
Kentucky approves HVAC, Safe Practices, Manufactured and Mobile Homes, Structural Issues, Inspecting Foundation Walls, Exterior, Electrical, Plumbing, Log Home, and Septic courses.
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