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Chapter 308-408A WAC:
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Chapter 308-408A WAC
Last Update: 8/2/17
HOME INSPECTOR—LICENSING
HTMLPDF 308-408A-020 Application process to take examination.
HTMLPDF 308-408A-030 Successful applicants must apply for license.
HTMLPDF 308-408A-040 Application for home inspector examination, licensed in another jurisdiction.
HTMLPDF 308-408A-050 Substitution of clock hours.
HTMLPDF 308-408A-060 Grading of examinations.
HTMLPDF 308-408A-070 Reexamination.
HTMLPDF 308-408A-080 Examination procedures.
HTMLPDF 308-408A-090 Home inspector fees.
HTMLPDF 308-408A-100 Home inspectors renewal—Expiration.
HTMLPDF 308-408A-105 Reinstatement of a canceled license for nonpayment of renewal fee.
HTMLPDF 308-408A-110 Continuing education clock hour requirements.
308-408A-010 Application for a license—Fingerprinting. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.280.050 and 18.280. [18.280.060](6). WSR 09-13-001, § 308-408A-010, filed 6/3/09, effective 7/4/09.] Repealed by WSR 17-17-002, filed 8/2/17, effective 9/2/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.280.050.
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Successful applicants must apply for license.
Examination results are valid for one year only. Any person who has passed the examination for home inspector licensure must become licensed within one year from the date of such examination. Failure to comply with this provision will necessitate the taking and passing of another examination.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.280.050 and 18.280. [18.280.060](6). WSR 09-13-001, § 308-408A-030, filed 6/3/09, effective 7/4/09.]
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(1) The director may allow for substitution of the clock hour requirements in RCW 18.280.070 if the individual is otherwise and similarly qualified by reason of completion of equivalent educational coursework in any institution of higher education or degree granting institution. Proof of a minimum of sixty hours of fundamentals of home inspection will qualify for a supplemental course to meet the one hundred twenty hour requirement.
(2) Individuals requesting approval of equivalent educational coursework shall submit a transcript of coursework completed from an institution of higher education or a degree granting institution together with an application for the license examination. The department may also require certification from an authorized representative of the institution of higher education or degree granting institution that the coursework satisfies the department's prescribed course content or curriculum and offered through classroom instruction for a given course(s).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.280.050 and 18.280. [18.280.060](6). WSR 09-13-001, § 308-408A-050, filed 6/3/09, effective 7/4/09.]
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(1) To pass the home inspector examination a minimum scaled score of seventy is required on each portion. The home inspector examination shall consist of two portions:
(a) The national portion consisting of questions that test general home inspector practices; and
(b) The state portion consisting of questions that test on Washington laws and rules for home inspector licensing.
(2) A passing score for either portion of an examination shall be valid for a period not to exceed one year from the date of testing.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.280.050 and 18.280. [18.280.060](6). WSR 09-13-001, § 308-408A-060, filed 6/3/09, effective 7/4/09.]
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An applicant who has failed the full or any portion of the examination or failed to appear for a scheduled examination may apply for reexamination, provided the required reexamination fee is submitted. An applicant who has failed the full or any portion of the examination or failed to appear for a scheduled examination may apply for reexamination by contacting the testing service to schedule and pay for an examination by cashier's check, certified check, money order, credit card, debit card, e-checks, or money voucher to the testing service approved by the department.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.280.050 and 18.280. [18.280.060](6). WSR 09-13-001, § 308-408A-070, filed 6/3/09, effective 7/4/09.]
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Home inspector fees.
These fees are applicable to all original licenses, examination services, and fee generating services. The following fees shall be charged by professional licensing services of the department of licensing:
Reinstatement penalty fine
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.280.050 and 18.280. [18.280.060](6). WSR 09-13-001, § 308-408A-090, filed 6/3/09, effective 7/4/09.]
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Home inspectors renewal—Expiration.
The minimum requirements for a home inspector to be issued the renewal of a license are that the home inspector:
(1) Has furnished proof of successful completion of twenty-four hours in instruction in courses approved by the board.
(2) Submit a renewal fee.
(3) If the application for a renewal is not received by the director on or before the renewal date, a penalty fee as prescribed by the director by rule shall be paid.
(4) The license of any person whose license renewal fee is not received within one year from the date of expiration shall be canceled. This person may obtain a new license by satisfying the procedure and requirements as prescribed by the director by rule.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.280.050 and 18.280. [18.280.060](6). WSR 09-13-001, § 308-408A-100, filed 6/3/09, effective 7/4/09.]
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Reinstatement of a canceled license for nonpayment of renewal fee.
Any person desiring to be reinstated as a licensed home inspector within two years of cancellation may have their license reinstated by satisfying either of the following options:
(1) Submission of an application to the director providing proof of the following:
(a) Successful completion of twenty-four hours of approved home inspection coursework completed within one year preceding the application for reinstatement. A minimum of three clock hours must include a course(s) in Washington home inspector laws and regulations;
(b) Payment of all back renewal fees with penalty at the current rate; and
(c) Payment of reinstatement penalty fine of one hundred fifty dollars; or
(2) Satisfy the procedures and qualifications for initial licensing, including the following:
(a) Successful completion of the home inspection licensing examination; and
(b) Successful completion of the fundamentals of home inspection course pursuant to RCW 18.280.070(2); and
(c) Proof of up to forty hours of field training supervised by a licensed home inspector as required by RCW 18.280.070(3).
(3) Former licensees canceled for nonpayment of fees for periods in excess of two years will be required to satisfy the requirements of subsection (2) of this section.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.280.050 and 18.280. [18.280.060](6). WSR 09-13-001, § 308-408A-105, filed 6/3/09, effective 7/4/09.]
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Continuing education clock hour requirements.
(2) The twenty-four clock hours shall be satisfied by evidence of completion of approved home inspector courses as defined in WAC 308-408B-040.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.280.050. WSR 17-17-002, § 308-408A-110, filed 8/2/17, effective 9/2/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.280.050 and 18.280. [18.280.060](6). WSR 09-13-001, § 308-408A-110, filed 6/3/09, effective 7/4/09.]