Title of Regulation: 18VAC15-40. Virginia Certified Home Inspectors Regulations (amending 18VAC15-40-90).

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: May 1, 2015.

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 amendment removes the requirement that home inspectors whose certificates have been expired for more than two years retake a written competency examination when applying as a new applicant.

Summary of Public Comments and Agency's Response: A summary of comments made by the public and the agency's response may be obtained from the promulgating agency or viewed at the office of the Registrar of Regulations.

18VAC15-40-90. Reinstatement.

A. If the requirements for renewal of a certificate, including receipt of the fee by the board, are not completed by the certificate holder within six months after the expiration date noted on the certificate, a reinstatement fee shall be required.

B. All applicants for reinstatement shall meet all requirements set forth in 18VAC15-40-30, 18VAC15-40-72 and 18VAC15-40-80.

C. A certificate may be reinstated for up to two years following the expiration date with payment of the reinstatement fee. After two years, the certificate shall not be reinstated under any circumstances and the applicant shall apply as a new applicant, requiring the applicant to retake the examination.