Rhode Island Home Inspection Requirements

Department of Administration Contractors Registration Board

One Capitol Hill

Providence, RI 02908-5859

(401) 222-1270

Associate Inspector – High school or equivalent. Have assisted in no less than 50 home inspections in the presence of a licensed home inspector. Have passed an examination approved or administered by the board.

Licensed Home Inspector – Successfully completed High school or equivalent. Have been engaged as an Associate Home Inspector for no less than one year and have performed not less than 100 paid inspections OR been registered/licensed contractor in good standing in any state for an aggregate of at least 5 years. Have passed an examination approved or administered by the board. A licensed home inspector must hold errors and omissions insurance and liability policy that total a minimum of $250,000.

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Updated 10/04/12