Indiana Licensure (P.L. 145 enacted In 2004).
P.L. 145 established the Home Inspectors Licensing Board toregulate home inspectors and associate home inspectors. The Boardshall be responsible for setting the fees for licenses,investigating complaints concerning licensees and establishingcontinuing education requirements. The Board shall adopt a codeof ethics, standards for competent performance of homeinspections and standards for inspection reports.
1) Be at least 18 years of age.
2) Graduated from high school or earned a GED diploma.
3) Not have been convicted of specific crimes.
4) Complete a Board approved training program or course and pass an exam approved by the Board.
5) Carry general liability insurance coverage of at least $100,000.
6) Pay a fee. The law also provides that a person who performs home inspections for compensation without a license commits a Class B Infraction. It also provides that any civil complaints based upon the professional services of a licensed home inspector must be filed within two years of the date the alleged Infraction occurred. This law takes effect July 1, 2004.
For more information contact the IndianaProfessional Licensing Agency
(317) 234-3009 Phone
(317) 232-2312 Fax
Email: pla9@pla.in.gov
To download the law go here
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