TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors is claiming an exemption from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act in accordance with (i) § 2.2-4006 A 6 of the Code of Virginia, which excludes regulations of the regulatory boards served by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation pursuant to Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia that are limited to reducing fees charged to regulants and applicants; and (ii) § 2.2-4006 A 3 of the Code of Virginia, which excludes regulations that consist only of changes in style or form or corrections of technical errors. The Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors will receive, consider, and respond to petitions by any interested person at any time with respect to reconsideration or revision.
Title of Regulation: 18VAC15-40. Home Inspector Licensing Regulations (amending 18VAC15-40-32, 18VAC15-40-35, 18VAC15-40-50).
Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: March 2, 2022.
Agency Contact: Trisha L. Henshaw, Executive Director, Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8595, FAX (866) 350-5354, or email alhi@dpor.virginia.gov.
Summary:
The amendments (i) reduce the renewal and reinstatement fees for home inspector licenses and home inspector with new residential structures specialty licenses until February 2024 to comply with § 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia; and (ii) correct a technical error in regulatory text.
18VAC15-40-32. Qualifications for licensure.
A. An applicant for licensure as a home inspector shall furnish documentation acceptable to the board that one of the qualifications for licensure in Table 1 has been met.
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TABLE 1
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Board-approved prelicense education course contact hours
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Experience
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Passed the board-approved examination
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1.
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35
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Completion of 100 home inspections prior to July 1, 2017
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Yes
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2.
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35
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Completion of 50 home inspections under the direct supervision of a home inspector
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Yes
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3.
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70
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Completion of 50 home inspections prior to July 1, 2017
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Yes
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4.
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70
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Completion of 25 home inspections under the direct supervision of a home inspector
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Yes
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5.
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None
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Verification of 10 years' experience as a home inspector prior to July 1, 2017, with a minimum of 250 home inspections completed during such time period
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Yes
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B. Prelicense education courses must be approved by the board pursuant to Part VI (18VAC15-40-120 18VAC15-40-200 et seq.) of this chapter. No more than half of the required hours may be completed using distance or online education technology.
C. Verification of home inspections completed under the direct supervision of a home inspector must be provided by an individual who was properly licensed or certified by the board during the applicable time period.
D. The National Home Inspector Examination provided by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors is the board-approved examination pursuant to § 54.1-517.2 A 2 c of the Code of Virginia.
18VAC15-40-35. Qualifications for the new residential structure specialty.
To obtain the NRS specialty, the applicant shall submit the appropriate application form and fee pursuant to 18VAC15-40-50 and meet the following qualifications:
1. Hold a current and valid home inspector license. An applicant who does not hold a current and valid home inspector license shall apply for such licensure and meet the requirements contained in 18VAC15-40-30 and 18VAC15-40-32.
2. Submit proof of successful completion of an NRS training module approved by the board pursuant to Part VI (18VAC15-40-120 18VAC15-40-200 et seq.) of this chapter and completed no more than two years prior to the date of application.
18VAC15-40-50. Fees.
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Fee type
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Fee amount
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When due
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Initial home inspector application
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$80
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With application for home inspector
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Initial NRS specialty application
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$80
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With application for NRS specialty designation
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Home inspector renewal
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$45
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With renewal application
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Home inspector with NRS specialty renewal
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$90
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With renewal application
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Home inspector reinstatement
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$125
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With reinstatement application
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Home inspector with NRS specialty reinstatement
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$170
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With reinstatement application
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Prelicense education course approval
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$250
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With prelicense education course approval application
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NRS training module approval
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$150
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With NRS training module approval application
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NRS CPE course approval
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$150
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With NRS CPE course approval application
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For licenses expiring after February 1, 2018, and before February 1, 2020, the renewal fees shall be as follows:
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Home inspector renewal
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$25
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Home inspector with NRS specialty renewal
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$50
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For reinstatement applications received after March 1, 2018, and on or before February 29, 2020, the reinstatement fees shall be as follows:
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Home inspector reinstatement
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$105
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Home inspector with NRS specialty reinstatement
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$130
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For licenses expiring after February 1, 2020, and before February 1, 2022, the renewal fees shall be as follows:
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Home inspector renewal
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$40
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Home inspector with NRS specialty renewal
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$80
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For reinstatement applications received after March 1, 2020, and on or before February 28, 2022, the reinstatement fees shall be as follows:
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Home inspector reinstatement
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$120
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Home inspector with NRS specialty reinstatement
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$160
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For licenses expiring after February 1, 2022, and before February 1, 2024, the renewal fees shall be as follows:
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Home inspector renewal
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$25
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Home inspector with NRS specialty renewal
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$50
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For reinstatement applications received after March 1, 2022, and on or before February 29, 2024, the reinstatement fees shall be as follows:
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Home inspector reinstatement
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$105
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Home inspector with NRS specialty reinstatement
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$130
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NOTICE: The following forms used in administering the regulation have been filed by the agency. Amended or added forms are reflected in the listing and are published following the listing. Online users of this issue of the Virginia Register of Regulations may also click on the name to access a form. The forms are also available from the agency contact or may be viewed at the Office of Registrar of Regulations, 900 East Main Street, 11th Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
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FORMS (18VAC15-40)
Home Inspector License Application, A506-3380LIC-v3 (eff. 9/2017)
Home Inspector NRS Specialty Designation Application, A506-3380NRS-v1 (eff. 7/2017)
Home Inspector Experience Verification Form, A506-3380EXP-v7 (eff. 9/2017)
Home Inspectors – Inspection Log, A506-3380ILOG-v1 (eff. 9/2017)
Home Inspector Reinstatement Application, A506-3380REI-v3 (eff. 2/2020)
Home Inspector Reinstatement Application, A506-3380REI-v4 (eff. 2/2022)
Home Inspector - Course Approval Application, Prelicense Education Course/NRS Training Module/NRS CPE, A506-3331HICRS-v3 (eff. 2/2020)
VA.R. Doc. No. R22-6987; Filed January 03, 2022