11 NCAC 08 .1024             COURSE REQUIREMENTS

(a)  Prelicensing programs shall be comprised of the following subject areas:

(1)           Introduction to Home Inspection N.C. General Statutes, Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, and

(2)           Inspection defect and report writing including:

(A)          Structural Components;

(B)          Exteriors;

(C)          Roofing;

(D)          Plumbing;

(E)           Electrical;

(F)           Heating;

(g)  Air Conditioning;

(H)          Insulation and Ventilation;

(I)            Interiors; and

(J)            Built in Kitchen Appliances.

(b)  Courses may include coverage of additional related subject areas not prescribed by the Board; however, any such course shall provide additional class time above the minimum requirement for the coverage of such additional subject areas.

(c)  Classroom time and instructional materials shall be utilized for instructional purposes only and not for promoting the interests of or recruiting employees or members for any particular home inspector, home inspection firm or franchise.

(d)  Practical training time and instructional materials shall be utilized for instructional purposes only and not for promoting the interests of or recruiting employees or members for any particular home inspector, home inspection firm or franchise.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143-151.49; 143-151.51;

Eff. October 1, 2011;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 9, 2018.