How to Become a Licensed Home Inspector in Louisiana

 


InterNACHI's free online pre-licensing course is approved by the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors; online; and free for members. InterNACHI is listed as a state-approved provider of a free online pre-licensing course. Click here to view our state approval. 
 
 
For more information about state licensing details, visit the Louisiana state website.
 
 
 

Free Online 90-Hour Pre-licensing Course

InterNACHI's pre-licensing course (online & free for members) is approved by the Louisiana Board to fulfill the 90 hours of required instruction and training. 

40 Hours of Live Training: 
30 hours of in-field training and 10 live home inspections are additionally required by Louisiana to become a licensed home inspector in Louisiana. Presently InterNACHI does not have a training provider in Louisiana to provide the live training. For a list of trainers, visit http://www.lsbhi.state.la.us/licensed.php#field

Details about the 90, 30, and 10 Hours of Training Requirements:
InterNACHI’s Louisiana home inspector licensing education, training and testing standards as set by Title 46 Louisiana Professional and Occupational Standards for Home Inspectors follows:
Thirty hours of the required instruction and training shall consist of in-field platform training from a certified infield trainer approved by the board. Visit http://www.lsbhi.state.la.us/licensed.php#field

90 Hours
Ninety hours of the required instruction and training shall consist of classroom hours of home inspection course work approved by the board. You can fulfill the 90-hour requirement by taking InterNACHI's online courses.  See courses. 

30 Hours

Thirty hours of live field instruction are required to be done in person with a board-approved trainer. View approved trainers. 



10 Hours
Ten hours of the required instruction and training shall consist of attending 10 live home inspections with a qualified infield trainer at a residential structure where a fee is paid and a report is provided to a client.  You can find a trainer for the 30 hours of in-field and 10 hours of live inspections at Louisiana's website.

In Addition
In addition to completion of the 130 hours of home inspection instruction and in-field training, the applicant shall also attend the report writing seminar conducted on behalf of the board and pass the board approved examination of the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.



State Required Forms:
Each student needing to complete the pre-licensing training must email education@internachi.org with the following documents for Louisiana:
 
 
 

Insurance for Inspectors

To be a licensed home inspector in Louisiana, 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.
 
 

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 training, test-drive inspection tools, attend an inspector chapter meeting, and inspect the House of Horrors®. 
 
 
 

Free, Online Continuing Education Courses

Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors requires home inspectors to take Continuing Education to renew their license. 

The Louisiana State Board of Home inspectors approves InterNACHI® as a provider of free, online education courses for home inspectors in Louisiana. View Louisiana approval of InterNACHI. 

How to Join InterNACHI 

 
 
 

 
 

Pre-Licensing & CE Courses (online & free for members):

Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors regulates for:
  • Pre-Licensing; and
  • Continuing Education.

 


Final Certificate of Completion:

After completing all of the courses (above), go to your members-only account and click on the "Pre-Licensing" tool to download your final certificate of completion. 
 

 

Radon Tester Certification (online & free for members): 

     
Although there are no Louisiana state regulations for naturally occurring radon, the state refers the public to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines on radon and indoor air quality. Visit the Louisiana website for details.
 
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. 

 
 
 

Wood Destroying Organisms (online and free for members):


 
Per Louisiana "Title 7 AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS Part XXV. Structural Pest Control, Chapter 1 Structural Pest Control Commission" §121-
 
A wood destroying insect report shall be issued by a person who is licensed by the commission in termite control or a certified WDIR technician who is working under the supervision of a person who is licensed by the commission in termite control. InterNACHI's Wood-Destroying Organism Inspection course is currently not approved with the state of Louisiana.

Please refer to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry website for more details. InterNACHI's Wood-Destroying Organisms (WDO) Inspection Course may be a beneficial education tool for those looking to become licensed.
 



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 (online & free 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.
 
 
 

Home Energy Score Assessor (online & free for members):

The Home Energy Score is similar to a vehicle's miles-per-gallon rating, and any qualified inspector in the U.S. can generate a Home Energy Score in less than an hour. The Home Energy Score provides:
  • a score on a scale of 1 to 10;
  • facts about the home and its energy use; and 
  • recommendations generated by the U.S. Department of Energy to improve the score and energy efficiency. 
  1.   To become a Home Energy Score Assessor, you must:
    1. be an InterNACHI-Certified Home Energy Inspector (online & free for members); 
    2. complete the 3D-house training (online & free for members);
    3. agree to participate in a Quality Assurance Plan with other local Home Energy Inspector(free for members); and
    4. email Jazmin to participate in the program.

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 (online & free for members):

 

 
 

 
InterNACHI's 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. It's all for free. Take a look at the free design work we've done for our members (free to members). Contact the Inspector Marketing Department today. 
 
 
 

Homeowner Newsletter (online & free for members):

Keep in touch with all of your clients! The InterNACHI Homeowner Newsletter is: 
  • free to members;
  • customized by you according to condition of each house inspected;
  • has 5 years worth of monthly issues;
  • includes your photo and logo in each issue.
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).
 
Order handout cards to sign homeowners up for your Homeowner Newsletter (a customizable, monthly newsletter system that is free to members). Order your homeowner newsletter cards from InspectorOutlet.
 
 
 

Everything You Need, All in One Place:


Follow the step-by-step checklist for running a successful home inspection business.
 
 
 

Membership Benefits (free for members):

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On Mon, Mar 5, 2012 at 10:27 AM, Morgan Spinosa <morgan@lsbhi.la.gov> wrote:
Good morning Nick,

I wanted to let you know the good news!! You guys were approved by the LSBHI as a Pre-licensing ONLINE provider!!! Thank you so much for working with me to get this on the Agenda and I am very happy for you all.

I will be mailing you an official letter of approval shortly.

Thanks,

Morgan Spinosa
Chief Operating Officer
Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
225-248-1334 office
225-268-1255 cell
225-248-1335 fax
www.lsbhi.state.la.us
 
 
 
From: "Morgan Dampier" <morgan@lsbhi.la.gov>

Date: September 9, 2011 1:16:59 PM MDT
To: <lisa@internachi.org>
Subject: LSBHI

Good afternoon,

I just wanted to let you guy know before I head out for the day……….You all were APPROVED by the Board for Online CE. I will be sending more information in the mail next week.

Congratulations!!!
 

Morgan Spinosa
Chief Operating Officer
 Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
 225-248-1334 office
 225-268-1255 cell
 225-248-1335 fax
 
 
 

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