Massachusetts home inspector license
Massachusetts Home Inspector Licensing Requirements:
As of June 1, 2008 Massachusetts began enforcing the state requirement of 75 hours of Education Training Credits. The Board is currently requiring these 75 hours to be completed in a classroom setting- no online or distance courses are being approved at this time. The law requires the following:
Associate Inspector:
1) High school or equivalent
2) assisted in at least 25 home inspections in the presence of a supervisor who is a licensed home inspector
3) Complete 75 hours of Education Training Credit coursework
4) passed the National Home Inspectors Exam.
Licensed Inspector:
1) High school or equivalent
2) engaged as an Associate Home Inspector for at least one year and performed at least 100 paid inspections under the presence of a supervisor who is a licensed home inspector
3) passed the National Home Inspectors Exam.
MA Home Inspection Licensing Agency:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Div. Of Professional Licensure
239 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02114
Board of Home Inspectors
(617) 727-4459
Massachusetts Weatherization Program / Weatherization Training
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Massachusetts Radon Testing (Radon Measurement) Requirements:
There are no requirements for radon inspection in the state of Massachusetts, however, they do maintain a list of certified radon professionals. The Massachusetts Radon Program endorses Radon Measurement Professionals who are certified through National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) or National Environmental Health Association -- National Radon Proficiency Program (NEHA).
Massachussets Radon Measurement Contact Information:
Agency Name: MA Dept. of Public Health
Phone: 1-800-RADON95 [723-6695]
Website: http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2terminal&L=7&L0=Home&L1=Consumer&L2=Community+Health+and+Safety&L3=Environmental+Health&L4=Environmental+Exposure+Topics&L5=Radiation+Control&L6=Radon&sid=Eeohhs2&b=terminalcontent&f=dph_environmental_radiationcontrol_c_a
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