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New York State Home Inspector Requirements
The First Step To Becoming A Home Inspector
In order to become a successful Home Inspector, the first step is to understand any state requirements.
New York Home Inspector Requirements
New Home Inspectors
- Have successfully completed high school or its equivalent;
- Education: Taken and successfully completed a course of study of not less than 140 hours approved by the Department. Of those hours, 40 must be unpaid field based inspections in the presence of and under direct supervision of a Home Inspector licensed by NYS, or a professional engineer or architect, regulated by NYS, or
- Have performed not less than 100 home inspections (paid or unpaid) in the presence of and under the direct supervision of a Home Inspector licensed by NYS, or a professional engineer or architect regulated by NYS,
and
Successful Completion of an Exam: Have passed the New York State Home Inspector License Examination or the National Home Inspector Examination
