The Education Experience

The Professional Inspector must qualify by completing the 128 classroom hours in core real estate inspection courses (which must include 8 hours related to the study of standards of practice, legal issues, or ethics related to the profession of real estate inspections) and must also satisfy one of the following:

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  1. 120 hours in an experience training module (provide a letter from the education provider or a course completion certificate); or
  2. 120 hours inspecting with a licensed Professional Inspector who is eligible to sponsor applicants and can provide a letter certifying attendance; or
  3. 5 years of personal experience in a field directly related to home inspecting (provide 2 reference letters from persons other than the applicant who has personal knowledge of the applicant's work).

A. Must have completed 200 additional hours of core inspector education in the following courses: 30 hours in Foundation Systems, 25 hours in Roof Systems, 30 hours in Framing, 25 hours in Electrical Systems, 25 hours in HVAC Systems, 25 hours in Plumbing, 12 hours in Building Enclosure, 6 hours in Appliances, 8 hours in Standards of Practice/Legal/Ethics, 8 hours in Standard Report Form/Report Writing, and 6 hours of other core inspection approved courses (328 hours total).

In addition to the 328 hours, one of the following requirements must be met:

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B. Must also have completed 8 hours in the Standards of Practice/Legal/Ethics; 8 hours in Standard Report Form/Report Writing (144 hours total); AND must have 3 years of experience as an active practicing licensed or registered architect, professional engineer, or engineer-in-training (provide a license history documenting active practice). 

Pass the State Of Texas Professional Inspector licensing exam with a score of 80 or above.

Texas Standards of Practice Reporting Criteria

Structural Systems

• Foundation types and performance                  
• Interior/Exterior walls & siding
• Doors, windows, locks, garage
• Fireplace and chimney
• Roof covering and support
• Attic insulation and ventilation

Mechanical Systems

• Stoves, Ovens, Cooking tops
• Dishwasher, disposal, range hood
• Water heater, vents and flues
• Plumbing fixtures / valves / flow
• AC and Heater units, exposed ducts
• Gas system leak checks

Electrical Systems

• Service panels, breakers, grounding
  circuits and outlets
• Wire sizing & wire type
• GFCI / AFCI systems

Exterior Systems

• Pools & Spas
• Sprinkler systems
• Outbuildings
• Outdoor cooking equipment and decks