How to Become a Home Inspector in Connecticut

InterNACHI® is the world's leading association for home inspectors. We provide free training, online testing and certification, business development, marketing support, and discounts on everything from home inspection software to E&O insurance to your next truck and more.

InterNACHI® School (internachi.edu) is the only home inspector college accredited by a national accrediting agency of the U.S. Department of Education to provide tuition-free online training, examination, certification, and continuing education to InterNACHI® members in Connecticut.

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Home Inspector Pre-Licensing and CE

The Connecticut Home Inspection Licensing Board has approved InterNACHI as a Provider for both Pre-Licensing and Continuing Education. View Pre-Licensing and CE Course Approval. The courses are provided by our accredited college at internachi.edu.

The Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection requires individuals to apply for a Home Inspector Intern Permit before applying for a Home Inspector's License.

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For the latest information, visit the Department of Consumer Protection website for Home Inspectors.

To apply for an initial permit, an individual must:

Have successfully completed high school or its equivalent;
Have successfully completed a board-approved training program that meets the requirements of regulations adopted by the commissioner pursuant to Section 20-491 – Regulations of the General Statutes (must submit a copy of course completion certificate with application. InterNACHI's state-approved pre-licensing education program is free and online for members. View InterNACHI State Approval); and
Have an identified supervisor who:
(A) is licensed as a home inspector in Connecticut,
(B) is in good standing with the state as a home inspector, and
(C) has agreed to perform supervisory functions as described in General Statutes and Regulations.

To apply for a home inspection license, an individual must:

1) Have earned a Home Inspector Intern Permit;
2) Have performed not less than one hundred home inspections under the supervision of a licensed Home Inspector – the associated logs, signed by the Supervisor, must be submitted with the application. Such supervision shall be direct supervision for a minimum of the first ten inspections, and then may be indirect for the remaining training period; and
3) Have passed a written examination administered by the Department. NOTE: You will be given information about taking the exam once this application has been accepted.

Insurance for Inspectors

Although Connecticut doesn’t have requirements regarding insurance for home inspectors, many local real estate boards and home inspector business franchises require their affiliate members to meet certain coverage standards. InterNACHI members are eligible for discounts and enhanced coverage. Visit nachi.org/insurance for information on how to sign up.

Continuing Education (free and online)

Connecticut-licensed home inspectors must renew their licenses every two years. Home inspectors are required to take 20 hours of Continuing Education to complete the renewal process.

InterNACHI's CE courses are free, online, and approved by the state.

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InterNACHI® Member Chapters

Join a local chapter. Visit our chapter page at www.nachi.org/chapters. Visit the InterNACHI® New England Chapter.

Mentoring in Connecticut

InterNACHI® provides peer-to-peer learning experiences for inspectors who need additional assistance and experienced inspectors who are interested in helping newer ones out.

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Licensed & Certified Inspectors in Connecticut

To find other licensed and InterNACHI-certified home inspectors in Connecticut, visit www.nachi.org.

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Become a Certified Professional Inspector CPI® (free and online)

Just because you're licensed, doesn't mean you'll be successful. Once you're licensed, it's all about marketing your credibility and value. To become an InterNACHI® Certified Home Inspector and attain the Certified Professional Inspector CPI® designation, complete the home inspector certification requirements. The training, exam, and certification are all online and free for members. Once you're certified, the InterNACHI® Marketing Team will help you with your marketing.

Hands-On Training at House of Horrors®

Experience world-class inspection training and InterNACHI® member events at our House of Horrors® locations in Pennsylvania, 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®. Experience the House of Horrors®

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Radon Tester Certification (free & online)

The Connecticut Department of Public Health requires that all individuals who perform radon tests in Connecticut take training and attain certification that is approved by AARST-NRPP or NRSB. Visit the Connecticut website for details.

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's free, online Radon Measurement Professional Initial Training Course is NRSB-approved for initial certification. For those looking for NRSB continuing education, members should take the free, online "Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider" course.

Home Energy Inspector Certification (free & online)

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

Wood Destroying Organisms (free & online)

Connecticut requires that all professional termite and wood destroying organisms specialists must be certified by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. InterNACHI's Wood-Destroying Organisms Inspections Course may prove to be a beneficial education tool for those looking to become licensed.

Commercial Property Inspections

Become an InterNACHI® Certified Commercial Property Inspector. The online training and certification is free for members.

Visit the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA) for additional commercial inspection training and resources.

Business & Marketing (free & online)

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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.

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Real Estate Agent Marketing Cards (free for members)

Connecticut-licensed real estate agents can attain free Continuing Education credits by following the directions on the real estate cards. Members can hand out these cards to real estate agents, which explain how to log into the free courses.

When an agent logs into a course and enters the member's ID number, the member is automatically emailed. The first slide of the course is the member's contact information.

Connecticut approves InterNACHI as a course provider for licensed real estate agents.

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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

Archived Documents:

The Connecticut Home Inspection Licensing Board has approved

InterNACHI as a Provider for both Pre-Licensing and Continuing Education. View the state approval of the course.

View approval of courses September 2018.

View approval of courses May 2017.

View approval of How to Perform Tree Inspections Course.

View approval of Meth House Hazards and Remediation Course.

View approval of courses July 2015.

View approval of How to Perform Wind Mitigation Inspections Course.

View the May 1, 2015 approval of the following courses:

How to Inspect Fireplaces, Stoves and Chimneys Course
Safe Practices for the Home Inspector Course
Residential Structural Design for Home Inspectors Course
Inspecting the Means of Egress Course
How to Inspect Manufactured & Mobile Homes Course
How to Perform Home Energy Audits Course
How to Inspect Septic Systems Course
Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider Course
Calculating Envelope Energy Loss Course
Customer Service & Communication for Inspectors Course

View approval letter for the Indoor Air Quality for Inspectors course.

InterNACHI's home inspector pre-licensing course approval listing.

View Connecticut's approval of InterNACHI's Home Inspection Business Course"

View Connecticut's approval of InterNACHI's House as a System, Energy Movement, and Comfort and Climate courses.

View Connecticut's approval of InterNACHI's Water Heater Tanks, Commercial Property Prerequisite, Crawlspace, Radon Measurement Service Provider, HVAC Systems, Exterior courses.

Approval letter PDF.

HOME INSPECTION LICENSING BOARD

TEL. NO. (860) 713-6145

September 15, 2009

Ms.Lisa Endza

International Association of Certified Home Inspector

1750 30th Street

Boulder,CO 80301

Re: Home Inspection Course Application for Continuing Education

Dear Ms. Endza,

The Department of Consumer Protection has reviewed the following course for continuing education and has determined that it meets the requirements in accordance with Section 20-491-23 of the Regulation Concerning Home Inspectors pursuant to School and Course approval for Continuing Education for the hours indicated.

1.)Deck Inspections Course 3hours

Location: www.nachi.org

(on-linecourse)

Date: N/A – Distance Education Only

If you have any questions,please call our office at the telephone number listed above.

Sincerely,

RobertM. Kuzmich, R.A
License and Applications Specialist