How to Become a Home Inspector in Rhode Island
Licensing Exam Prep (online & free for members):
In August 2019, the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board approved the final version of the rules and regulations governing licensing for home inspectors, which were then approved by the state’s Office of Regulatory Reform (ORR). The Secretary of State will oversee a month of public comments, after which a final determination will be made. Barring any issues, these rules and regulations for the licensing of home inspectors should go into effect January 2020.
For more information on the Rhode Island's licensing requirements for home inspectors, please visit the Rhode Island Contractor's Registration and Licensing Board online.
Take InterNACHI's Online Home Inspector Exam (online, free and open to everyone) to help prepare for the state requirement. In addition, you can take the InterNACHI State Exam Prep Course (online and free to members) and all of InterNACHI's home inspection courses (online and free to members). Not a member? Join now.
Insurance for Inspectors
To be a licensed home inspector in Rhode Island, 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.
Home Inspector Certification (online & free for members):
Consumers expect home inspectors to be trained and certified. To become an InterNACHI-Certified Home Inspector in Rhode Island, you have to complete the certification requirements at www.nachi.org/cpi-requirements.
Not a member? Join now. After joining as a member, you'll have access to everything you need to be successful, including all of InterNACHI's online training, certifications, Continuing Education, marketing, and business services. Read the checklist for inspection business success.
"It is approved for continuing education credits for people who hold category 7B certification, which means that they have passed the pesticide core exam and the category 7B termites & wood destroying organisms test. The Rhode island Division of Agriculture certifies and licenses pesticide applicators. Many home inspectors take the core and category 7B exams in order to satisfy HUD and FHA requirements. We do not license home inspectors as such. Our laws only cover pesticide application." - Robin Mooney, Rhode Island Department of Agriculture, Aug 29, 2014.Home Energy Inspector Certification (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. Visit nachi.org/home-energy-inspector
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.) To participate in the program, visit nachi.org/roof.
Business & Marketing (online & free for members):
Free, online "Home Inspection Business Course": nachi.org/become-home-inspector-business-course-101
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.
- Inspection agreement system: nachi.org/onlineagreement
- Pricing your fees: nachi.org/pricing-billing
- Fee calculator: nachi.org/fee-calculator
- Call Me Now: nachi.org/call_button
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 the newsletter at https://www.nachi.org/home-maintanence-newsletter.htm
Everything You Need, All in One Place:
InterNACHI provides everything you need to be successful. Visit nachi.org/become-home-inspector
Membership Benefits (free for members):
InterNACHI provides over $75,000 worth of benefits to its members at no cost. Visit https://www.nachi.org/benefits.htm
Inspector Licensing in Other Regions
United States
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
International
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Armenia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Burundi
- Chile
- China
- Costa Rica
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Namibia
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Pakistan
- Panama
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Somalia
- South Africa
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- Turkey
- U.S. Outlying Islands
- Ukraine
- Venezuela
