Kansas home inspector license
Kansas Home Inspector Licensing Requirements:
Kansas currently has only regulations for trade practices and consumer protection for home inspectors in Kansas. There is new legislation that will put licensing in place for home inspectors in Kansas. Kansas Bill 2315 established a state home inspection board and will require home inspectors to register.
To become a registered home inspector, applicants will have to show:
* They are at least 18 years of age;
* They have successfully completed high school or its equivalent, or are engaged in the practice of performing home inspections on the effective date of the act;
* Proof of general liability insurance coverage of not less than $100,000;
* Proof of financial responsibility for up to $10,000 through one of the means specified in the bill;
* They have successfully passed a written or electronic exam as approved by the Board;
* Proof of membership in good standing in one or more nationally recognized organizations for home inspectors;and
* Successful completion of 80 hours of education as approved by the Board, or performance of two years of experience and 100 paid inspections for inspectors in counties with populations of more than 60,000 or two years of experience and 35 paid inspections for inspectors in counties with populations of less than 60,000.
Registrations will need to be renewed every two years.
Registration requirements are effective 7/1/2009 for home inspectors serving counties with a population of 60,000 or more. The effective date is delayed to 1/1/2011 for inspectors serving counties with a population less than 60,000.
Information is not yet available on what will be required in the 80 hours of Board approved education.
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