Course approval: Home inspectors
We must approve all courses presented to students for clock-hour credit before the date on which the course is offered for credit. When the course is approved, we will send a certificate of course approval to the education provider.
New course approval
Fundamentals of Home Inspection
To get approval of a new Fundamentals of Home Inspection course, send us:
- 2 copies of the following:
- A completed, signed
Home Inspector Course Approval Application. - The course outline, including learning objectives and an hourly breakdown.
- A list of any texts, handouts, and other instructional materials.
- The examination and answer key, with a minimum of 200 questions.
- A completed, signed
- A $75 check made out to “Washington State Treasurer” to pay the 2-year fee.
Continuing education courses
To get approval of a new continuing education course, send us:
- 2 copies of the following:
- A completed, signed Home Inspector Course Approval Application.
- A course outline, including learning objectives and an hourly breakdown.
- A list of any texts, handouts, and other instructional materials.
- If the course will be delivered by distance education (such as online), a completed Home Inspectors Distance Education Delivery Method Application.
- A completed, signed
- A $75 check made out to “Washington State Treasurer” to pay the 2-year fee.
Renewals
If there are no changes in course content
To renew a previously-approved course that hasn’t had any changes in the course content, you only need to submit a new Home Inspector Course Approval Application and a check for the fee. You won’t need to submit additional supporting material.
If course content has changed
To renew a previously-approved course if changes have been made to the course content, you must submit the course for approval as if it were a new course. Follow the directions above for getting approval of a new course.