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Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › PRACTICE BEFORE THE COMMISSION OF APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE › Section 645C.505 - Hearings: Procedures for rehearings

Current through June 11, 2024
The following procedures will be used for a
			 rehearing in a case where a ruling or decision of the Commission is against a
			 licensee or holder of a certificate:
1. The licensee or holder of a certificate
			 may, within 15 calendar days after receipt of the decision, petition the
			 Commission for a rehearing.
2. The
			 petition does not stay any decision of the Commission unless the Commission so
			 orders.
3. The petition must state
			 with particularity the point of law or fact which, in the opinion of the
			 licensee or holder of a certificate, the Commission has overlooked or
			 misconstrued and must contain every argument in support of the application that
			 the licensee or holder of a certificate desires to present.
4. Oral argument in support of the petition
			 is not permitted.
5. The Division
			 may file and serve an answer to a petition for a rehearing within 10 calendar
			 days after it has received service of the petition.
6. If a petition for rehearing is filed and
			 the Commission is not scheduled to meet before the effective date of the
			 penalty, the Division may stay enforcement of the decision being appealed. When
			 determining whether a stay is to be granted, the Division shall determine
			 whether the petition was filed in a timely manner and whether it alleges a
			 cause or ground which may entitle the licensee or holder of a certificate to a
			 rehearing.
7. A rehearing may be
			 granted by the Commission for any of the following causes or grounds:
(a) Irregularity in the proceedings in the
			 original hearing.
(b) Accident or
			 surprise which ordinary prudence could not have guarded against.
(c) Newly discovered evidence of a material
			 nature which the applicant could not with reasonable diligence have discovered
			 and produced at the original hearing.
(d) Error in law occurring at the hearing and
			 objected to by the applicant during the earlier hearing.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › PRACTICE BEFORE THE COMMISSION OF APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE › Section 645C.510 - Hearings: Continuances

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The time of a
			 hearing before the Commission may be continued by the Commission upon the
			 written petition of the licensee or holder of a certificate or upon the written
			 petition of the Division, for good cause shown, or by stipulation of the
			 parties to the hearing.
2. A
			 continuance will not be granted on the grounds that the attorney for the
			 licensee or holder of a certificate has not had an opportunity to review the
			 case unless the attorney was given the case by the licensee or holder of a
			 certificate less than 15 calendar days before the hearing.
3. A continuance will not be granted unless
			 it is made in good faith and not merely for delay.
Added to NAC by Comm'n of
			 Appraisers of Real Estate, eff. 1-26-90; A
			 11-19-91
NRS
			 645C.210
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 645C.600 - Establishment; appointment, rights and duties of members

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Commission may establish an advisory
			 committee to assist the Commission with any matter that the Commission
			 determines to be appropriate for submission to an advisory committee.
2. The Administrator may establish an
			 advisory committee to assist the Administrator in the review of a matter that
			 is the subject of an investigation conducted pursuant to NAC 645C.480 if the
			 appraiser who is the subject of the investigation agrees to participate in an
			 informal review of the matter with the advisory committee.
3. The Commission will create and maintain a
			 list of persons who are approved by the Commission to serve on an advisory
			 committee. A person approved to serve on an advisory committee must meet the
			 qualifications for appointment to the Commission set forth in subsection 1 of
			 NRS
			 645C.190.
4. If the Administrator or the Commission
			 determines that an advisory committee should be formed, the Administrator shall
			 appoint three persons to serve on the advisory committee from the list of
			 persons approved by the Commission to serve on the advisory committee. At least
			 one of the persons appointed must be a current or former member of the
			 Commission. The Administrator shall appoint one member of the advisory
			 committee who is a current or former member of the Commission to serve as chair
			 of the advisory committee.
5. A
			 member of an advisory committee:
(a) Serves at
			 the pleasure of the Commission and without compensation;
(b) Shall abstain from participating in any
			 proceeding in which the member of the advisory committee would be prohibited
			 from participating if he or she were a member of the Commission; and
(c) Shall not testify before the Commission
			 on any substantive matter relating to an informal conference in which the
			 member of the advisory committee has participated.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 645C.610 - Duties of committee; action by Administrator

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An
			 advisory committee which is established to assist the Administrator with the
			 review of a matter that is the subject of an investigation conducted pursuant
			 to NAC 645C.480 shall:
(a) Review the written
			 report submitted by an investigator pursuant to NAC 645C.480, if available, and
			 any other information that is relevant to the matter to determine whether there
			 is probable cause to show that the appraiser who is the subject of the
			 investigation has violated a provision of chapter 645C of NRS or the
			 regulations adopted pursuant thereto;
(b) Hold an informal conference in accordance
			 with NAC 645C.620;
(c) Work with
			 the appraiser who is the subject of the investigation to attempt to arrive at a
			 recommendation for resolution of the matter which is the subject of the
			 investigation; and
(d) Submit a
			 recommendation for resolution of the matter to the Administrator or recommend
			 that the matter be submitted to the Commission.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 645C.620 - Informal conference: Notification; procedure; report to Administrator

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If an advisory committee is established to
			 assist the Administrator with the review of an investigation conducted pursuant
			 to NAC 645C.480, the Administrator shall schedule an informal conference
			 between the advisory committee and the appraiser who is the subject of the
			 investigation. The Administrator shall provide written notice of the time and
			 place of the conference to:
(a) Each member of
			 the advisory committee;
(b) The
			 appraiser who is the subject of the investigation; and
(c) Each witness who has been requested to
			 appear at the informal conference.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 645C.700 - Grounds for denial of application; appeal of denial

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Division may deny any application for
			 a license or certificate when one or more of the following conditions exist:
(a) The application is not in the proper
			 form.
(b) The proper fees are not
			 enclosed.
(c) The accompanying
			 forms are incomplete or otherwise unsatisfactory.
(d) The application contains a false
			 statement.
(e) Any other
			 deficiencies appear in the application.
(f) An investigation fails to show
			 affirmatively that the applicant possesses the necessary
			 qualifications.
(g) The applicant
			 has willfully acted or attempted to act in violation of any provision of
			 chapter 116, 119, 119A, 645, 645A, 645C or 645D of NRS or the regulations
			 adopted pursuant thereto, or has willfully aided and abetted another person to
			 act or attempt to act in violation of any provision of those chapters or
			 regulations.
(h) The applicant has
			 had a license or certificate or a registration as an appraisal management
			 company suspended or revoked in another state.
(i) The check or other negotiable instrument
			 used in paying a fee for an examination, license or certificate is not honored
			 by the financial institution upon which it was drawn.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 645C.705 - Loss of license or certificate or registration as appraisal management company

Current through June 11, 2024
If a license or certificate or a registration
			 as an appraisal management company must be surrendered and it is not, the
			 licensee or holder of the certificate or registration shall file an affidavit
			 with the Division showing that the license, certificate or registration has
			 been lost, destroyed or stolen. The affidavit must contain the licensee's or
			 holder's promise to return the license, certificate or registration if it is
			 recovered.
Added to NAC by Comm'n of
			 Appraisers of Real Estate, eff. 1-26-90; A 11-19-91; R091-09,
			 4-20-2010-Substituted in revision for NAC
			 645C.140
NRS
			 645C.210
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645C - Appraisers of Real Estate and Appraisal Management Companies › DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 645C.710 - Disciplinary action for dishonor of instrument

Current through June 11, 2024
A license, certificate,
			 registration as an appraisal management company or registration card may be
			 cancelled, revoked or suspended, or the licensee, holder of the certificate,
			 holder of the registration as an appraisal management company or intern fined,
			 if any instrument given to the Division is not honored by the financial
			 institution upon which it is drawn.
Added to NAC by Comm'n of
			 Appraisers of Real Estate, eff. 1-26-90; A 11-19-91; R100-03, 1-30-2004;
			 R091-09, 4-20-2010-Substituted in revision for NAC
			 645C.150
NRS
			 645C.210,
			 645C.463
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 645D.010 - Definitions

Current through June 11, 2024
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 645D.020 to 645D.060, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R214-97, eff. 5-11-98; A by R177-01, 5-20-2002
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 645D.040 - "Certified inspector" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Certified inspector" means an inspector to whom a certificate has been issued pursuant to chapter 645D of NRS, including, but not limited to:
1. A certified residential inspector;
2. A certified general inspector; and
3. A certified master inspector.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R214-97, eff. 5-11-98
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 645D.045 - "Distance education course" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Distance education course" means a course of instruction in which the student receives instruction at a location at which the instructor is not physically present. Such a course may include, without limitation, instruction provided via CD-ROM, the Internet or videoconference.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R177-01, eff. 5-20-2002
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 645D.055 - "Inspection report" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Inspection report" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 645D.070.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R177-01, eff. 5-20-2002
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 645D.060 - "Readily accessible" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Readily accessible" means that the item being inspected is accessible without the certified inspector having to:
1. Move furniture or stored items;
2. Damage paint finishes;
3. Fit into an area or opening less than 18 inches by 24 inches; or
4. Use a ladder that extends to more than 12 feet tall to reach the item.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R214-97, eff. 5-11-98; A by R177-01, 5-20-2002
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 645D.065 - Hours of instruction and semester hours of credit interpreted

Current through June 11, 2024
For the purposes of this chapter:
1. An hour of instruction must consist of at least 50 minutes but not more than 60 minutes of actual instruction.
2. One semester hour of credit is equivalent to 15 hours of instruction. The credit must be earned at a university, state college or community college within the Nevada System of Higher Education or any other university or college with the same or an equivalent accreditation or a professional school or college licensed by the Commission on Postsecondary Education.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R144-06, eff. 9-18-2007
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 645D.070 - Petitions to adopt, file, amend or repeal regulation

Current through June 11, 2024
Any person may, by petition, request the Administrator to adopt, file, amend or repeal a regulation. The petition must clearly identify, in writing, the change requested of the regulation and must contain all relevant data, views and arguments regarding the change.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R214-97, eff. 5-11-98
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 645D.075 - Advisory committee: Authority and duties of Administrator; qualifications and rights of members

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Administrator may establish an advisory committee to assist him with any matter that he determines is appropriate for submission to an advisory committee.
2. The Administrator shall create and maintain a list of the persons he approves to serve on an advisory committee. A person approved to serve on an advisory committee must:
(a) Be a certificate holder on active status and in good standing with the Division;
(b) Have been actively engaged in business as a certified inspector in this State for at least the 3 years immediately preceding the date of his approval; and
(c) Have been a resident of this State for not less than 5 years.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 645D.080 - Severability

Current through June 11, 2024
If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person, thing or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity does not affect the provisions or application of this chapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R214-97, eff. 5-11-98
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 645D.090 - Applicability of chapter

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, this chapter applies to any person who:
(a) Performs inspections of residential or commercial property; and
(b) Signs a document regarding the inspection in a way that designates the person as a "certified inspector."
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 645D.093 - Form of required records

Current through June 11, 2024
Any person required to maintain records pursuant to this chapter may maintain the records in any permanent form, including, without limitation, electronic form.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R144-06, eff. 9-18-2007
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 645D.095 - Check or draft returned for lack of payment

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If a person submits a check or draft to the Division to obtain a certificate, approval, accreditation or other type of authorization to engage in an activity for which authorization is required pursuant to this chapter, or chapter 645D of NRS, and the check or draft is returned to the Division because the person had insufficient money or credit with the drawee to pay the check or draft or because the person stopped payment on the check or draft:
(a) The certificate, approval, accreditation or other type of authorization obtained by the person from the Division is automatically invalidated; or
(b) If the person has not obtained the certificate, approval, accreditation or other type of authorization from the Division, the Division may refuse to issue or reinstate the authorization.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Types and Scope of Certificates › Section 645D.100 - Types of certificates

Current through June 11, 2024
An inspector may obtain from the Division a certificate as a:
1. Certified residential inspector;
2. Certified general inspector; or
3. Certified master inspector.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R214-97, eff. 5-11-98
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Types and Scope of Certificates › Section 645D.110 - Scope of performance: Certified residential inspector

Current through June 11, 2024
A certified residential inspector may:
1. Perform an inspection of:
(a) A residential structure consisting of not more than four units; and
(b) A commercial structure that measures not more than 10,000 square feet.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Types and Scope of Certificates › Section 645D.120 - Scope of performance: Certified general inspector

Current through June 11, 2024
A certified general inspector may:
1. Provide training for and the evaluation of certified residential inspectors only.
2. Perform an inspection of any residential or commercial structure.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R214-97, eff. 5-11-98; A by R177-01, 5-20-2002
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Types and Scope of Certificates › Section 645D.130 - Scope of performance: Certified master inspector

Current through June 11, 2024
A certified master inspector may:
1. Provide training for and the evaluation of a certified residential inspector or a certified general inspector.
2. Perform an inspection of any residential or commercial structure.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R214-97, eff. 5-11-98
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Application › Section 645D.150 - Information required

Current through June 11, 2024
In addition to the information required by NRS 645D.170, an application for a certificate must include the following information:
1. Two completed fingerprint cards of the applicant;
2. One recent photograph of the applicant; and
3. A document which proves that the applicant has:
(a) Error and omissions insurance of at least $100,000; and
(b) Liability insurance of at least $100,000.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Application › Section 645D.160 - Fee for application nonrefundable

Current through June 11, 2024
The fee for an application for a certificate is nonrefundable.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R214-97, eff. 5-11-98; A by R012-04, 4-6-2004
NRS 645D.120, 645D.240
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Application › Section 645D.165 - Fee for investigation of applicant's background

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Division will charge and collect, from each person who applies for a certificate, a fee for any investigation of the person's background undertaken pursuant to NRS 645D.180.
2. The fee will not exceed the actual cost to conduct the investigation.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R012-04, eff. 4-6-2004
NRS 645D.120, 645D.240
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Application › Section 645D.170 - Personal completion required

Current through June 11, 2024
Each application for a certificate as an inspector must be completed personally by the applicant. Employees of the Division shall not help a person prepare his application.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R214-97, eff. 5-11-98
NRS 645D.120, 645D.170
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Application › Section 645D.180 - Minimum age

Current through June 11, 2024
The Administrator shall not:
1. Accept an application for a certificate as an inspector from a person under 17 years of age; or
2. Issue a certificate to a person under 18 years of age.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R214-97, eff. 5-11-98
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Qualifications for Certificate › Section 645D.210 - Requirements for certificate as certified residential inspector

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, an applicant for a certificate as a certified residential inspector:
(a) Must furnish proof satisfactory to the Division that he has successfully completed:
(1) Not less than 40 hours of classroom instruction in subjects related to structural inspections in courses approved by the Division.
(2) An examination approved by the Division.
(3) The observation of at least 25 inspections performed by:
(I) A certified general inspector or a certified master inspector for a fee; or
(II) An instructor approved by the Administrator.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Qualifications for Certificate › Section 645D.220 - Requirements for certificate as certified general inspector

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant for a certificate as a certified general inspector:
(a) Must furnish proof satisfactory to the Division that he has successfully completed:
(1) Not less than 50 hours of classroom instruction in subjects related to structural inspections in courses approved by the Division.
(2) An examination approved by the Division.
(3) As a certified residential inspector, at least 200 inspections for a fee, of which not less than 25 must be inspections of commercial structures or structures consisting of more than four residential units.
(4) At least three inspections of commercial structures under the supervision of a certified master inspector. The inspections must be evaluated by the supervising certified master inspector and recorded on a form provided by the Division.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Qualifications for Certificate › Section 645D.230 - Requirements for certificate as certified master inspector

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant for a certificate as a certified master inspector:
(a) Must furnish proof satisfactory to the Division that he has successfully completed:
(1) Not less than 60 hours of classroom instruction in subjects related to structural inspections in courses approved by the Division;
(2) An examination approved by the Division; and
(3) As a certified residential inspector or certified general inspector, at least 400 inspections for a fee. Not less than 50 of the inspections must be of commercial structures or structures consisting of more than four residential units that were occupied before or during the inspection.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.231 - Definitions

Current through June 11, 2024
As used in NAC 645D.231 to 645D.248, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 645D.2315, 645D.2317 and 645D.232 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R144-06, eff. 9-18-2007
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.2315 - "Approved course" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Approved course" means a course of instruction offered in preparation for an original certificate that has been approved by the Division.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R144-06, eff. 9-18-2007
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.2317 - "Approved school" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Approved school" means a school that has been approved by the Division to offer and conduct an approved course.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R144-06, eff. 9-18-2007
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.232 - "School" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"School" means:
1. A university, state college or community college within the Nevada System of Higher Education or any other university or college with the same or an equivalent accreditation.
2. Any professional school or college licensed by the Commission on Postsecondary Education.
3. A nationally recognized organization of inspectors.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R177-01, eff. 5-20-2002; A by R144-06, 9-18-2007
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.234 - Approval of school required; application for approval

Current through June 11, 2024
Before any school offers or conducts a course of instruction in preparation for an original certificate, the school must be approved by the Division. The application for approval must be made on a form prescribed by the Division. The application must include the following information for determining the eligibility of the school for approval:
1. The name and address of the school;
2. The type of school and a description of its facilities;
3. The names of the owners of the school, including, if applicable, the name of the business organization that owns the school and the names and addresses of all directors, principals, officers and other persons having interests as owners;
4. A list of the instructors and evidence of their qualifications;
5. A list of the courses to be offered and a topical syllabus for each course;
6. The allotment of time for each subject taught;
7. A proposed schedule of courses for 1 year;
8. The titles, authors and publishers of all required textbooks;
9. A copy of an examination and the correct answer for each question;
10. A statement of the:
(a) Purpose of the school;
(b) Fees to be charged;
(c) Days, times and locations of classes;
(d) Number of quizzes and examinations;
(e) Grading systems, including the methods of testing and standards of grading;
(f) Requirements for attendance; and
(g) Location of the students' records;
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.235 - Approved schools: Notice of material change; annual renewal of approval

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Within 15 days after the occurrence of any material change in an approved school which would affect its approval by the Division, the school shall give the Division written notice of that change.
2. To qualify for annual renewal of approval by the Division, an approved school must submit to the Division before July 1:
(a) A written certification, in a form prescribed by the Division, declaring that the school meets all applicable requirements of this chapter; and
(b) A sworn statement, in a form prescribed by the Division, declaring that the information contained in the original application is current or, if it is not current, a list of all material changes.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.236 - Approved schools: Records concerning students

Current through June 11, 2024
An approved school shall, as a condition of the approval:
1. Maintain a record of each student's attendance and certification in an approved course. The records must:
(a) Include, without limitation:
(1) The name of the student;
(2) The title, description and number of the approved course;
(3) The dates of attendance;
(4) The hours of instruction attended by the student;
(5) The score achieved by the student on the final examination; and
(6) A statement of whether the student passed or failed the approved course;
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.238 - Approved schools: Certification requirements

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An approved school shall require each student in an approved course to attend the required number of hours of instruction and pass a final examination in the approved course with a score of not less than 75 percent to attain certification.
2. The school may certify only the number of hours for which the course has been approved by the Division.
3. The completion of a portion of an approved course is not acceptable to satisfy certification requirements.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R177-01, eff. 5-20-2002; A by R144-06, 9-18-2007
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.241 - Approved schools: Hearing on denial or withdrawal of approval of course or school

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A school may file with the Division a written request for a hearing before a hearing officer if the:
(a) School's application for approval of a course is denied; or
(b) Administrator determines that an approved school or course no longer complies with the standards prescribed in this chapter and the approval of the school or course is withdrawn.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.242 - Approved schools: Misrepresentation in advertising

Current through June 11, 2024
An approved school shall not make any misrepresentation in its advertising about any course of instruction that it offers in preparation for an original certificate.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R177-01, eff. 5-20-2002; A by R144-06, 9-18-2007
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.2425 - Approved schools: Prohibited acts

Current through June 11, 2024
An approved school shall not:
1. Present a course for the purpose of selling products and must limit the announcement of products during the course to not more than 1 minute for each hour of instruction;
2. Allow a student to pass a course by taking an examination without having attended the required hours of instruction; or
3. Provide more than 8 hours of instruction per day in an approved course.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R144-06, eff. 9-18-2007
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.243 - Approved schools: Qualifications and presence of instructors; guest lecturers

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An approved school shall employ as an instructor of an approved course only a person who possesses:
(a) A good reputation for honesty, integrity and trustworthiness;
(b) The ability to exercise control over the students in the classroom; and
(c) At least one of the following qualifications, unless granted a special exemption by the Division:
(1) A bachelor's degree in the field in which the person is instructing.
(2) Current experience teaching subjects relating to the inspection of structures in the Nevada System of Higher Education or another institution which awards degrees.
(3) Five years of full-time experience, other than in a secretarial position, working in a job directly related to the subject taught.
(4) Three years of experience teaching the specific subject.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.244 - Approved schools: Revocation of approval of instructor

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Division may revoke its approval of a particular instructor who is employed by an approved school if:
(a) Any licensing authority has taken disciplinary action against the instructor;
(b) The instructor fails to exercise control over the students in the classroom or maintain complete records of their attendance; or
(c) After an audit of the course and review of the evaluations of the course, the Division concludes that the instructor is not qualified to instruct the course.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.2442 - Approved schools: Requirements and conditions for approval of course; notice of material change in approved course

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An approved school shall not offer or conduct a course of instruction in preparation for an original certificate unless the course is approved by the Division. An application for approval must be submitted on a form provided by the Division.
2. The approval of the Division for a course of instruction offered in preparation for an original certificate expires each year on June 30.
3. An approved school must apply annually for reapproval of an approved course. The application must be submitted on a form provided by the Division and describe any changes in the approved course since its last approval. The form must be received by the Division not later than June 1.
4. An approved school shall notify the Division within 15 days after making any material change in an approved course.
5. The approval of any course of instruction offered in preparation for an original certificate is subject to the condition that the Division may audit and evaluate the presentation of an approved course. An approved school shall admit an auditor provided by the Division.
6. Each of the following acts and conditions is a ground for the Division to withdraw its approval of a course:
(a) Poor quality of the curriculum or instruction, as demonstrated by an evaluation or audit.
(b) Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
(c) Failure of an instructor to exercise control over the students in the classroom or to maintain complete records of their attendance.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.2444 - Approved courses: Monitoring and evaluation; restrictions on approval

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Division will monitor and evaluate an approved course. The courses will be evaluated with the assistance of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
2. The Division will not approve a course designed to develop or improve clerical, office or business skills that are not related to the inspection process, including, but not limited to, typing, shorthand, the operation of business machines, the use of computers, improvement of memory, writing letters or business courses in advertising, marketing or psychology, as a course of instruction in preparation for an original certificate.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R214-97, eff. 5-11-98; A by R144-06, 9-18-2007-Substituted in revision for NAC 645D.240
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.2446 - Approved courses: Withdrawal of approval

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If the Administrator determines, whether pursuant to an audit or otherwise, that an approved course does not meet the standards for such a course set forth in this chapter, the Administrator shall notify the approved school of his intent to withdraw approval of the course. The notice must include the specific reasons upon which the Administrator is basing his decision to withdraw approval of the course. Not later than 30 days after the date on which the approved school receives the notice, the school may provide a written response to the Administrator that clearly sets forth the reasons why approval of the course should not be withdrawn and specifies any corrective measures that the school will undertake. After the 30-day period has elapsed, the Administrator shall review the notice and any response submitted by the school and:
(a) Withdraw approval of the course;
(b) Allow the course to remain approved if certain specific conditions are met; or
(c) Allow the continued approval of the course.
If the Administrator decides to withdraw approval of the course, the withdrawal of approval of the course becomes effective upon the mailing of the Administrator's decision to withdraw approval to the approved school by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the school's last known business address.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.245 - Approved courses: Instruction required for certification as certified residential inspector

Current through June 11, 2024
An approved course, to comply with the requirements of NAC 645D.210 for an applicant for certification as a certified residential inspector, must consist of at least 40 hours of instruction in a classroom, including instruction relating to the inspection of structures pursuant to the requirements of NAC 645D.480 to 645D.580, inclusive.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R177-01, eff. 5-20-2002; A by R144-06, 9-18-2007
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.246 - Approved courses: Instruction required for certification as certified general inspector

Current through June 11, 2024
An approved course, to comply with the requirements of NAC 645D.220 for an applicant for certification as a certified general inspector, must consist of at least 50 hours of instruction in a classroom, including instruction relating to the inspection of structures pursuant to the requirements of NAC 645D.480 to 645D.580, inclusive.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R177-01, eff. 5-20-2002; A by R144-06, 9-18-2007
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.247 - Approved courses: Instruction required for certification as certified master inspector

Current through June 11, 2024
An approved course, to comply with the requirements of NAC 645D.230 for an applicant for certification as a certified master inspector, must consist of at least 60 hours of instruction in a classroom, including instruction relating to the inspection of structures pursuant to the requirements of NAC 645D.480 to 645D.580, inclusive.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R177-01, eff. 5-20-2002; A by R144-06, 9-18-2007
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.2472 - Approved courses: Contents of form for registration and advertising

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The form for registration for an approved course must set forth, in writing, the policy of the approved school concerning cancellation and refunds.
2. Any advertising or promotional brochure for an approved course must specify that the course is approved by the Division.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R144-06, eff. 9-18-2007
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.2474 - Approved courses: Information required on materials used in course

Current through June 11, 2024
An approved school shall state on all materials, other than copyrighted materials, used in an approved course:
1. That the course is approved by the Division; and
2. The number of hours of credit toward satisfying the educational requirement for an original certificate for which the Division has approved the course.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R144-06, eff. 9-18-2007
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.2476 - Approved courses: Maximum hours of credit per day

Current through June 11, 2024
The Division will not allow credit for more than 8 hours of instruction per day of any approved course.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R144-06, eff. 9-18-2007
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.2478 - Approved courses: Certificate of completion

Current through June 11, 2024
An approved school shall provide a certificate of completion to a student who completes an approved course. The Division will accept the certificate as proof of the student's completion of the approved course. The certificate of completion must include, without limitation:
1. The name of the approved school;
2. The title, description and number of the approved course;
3. The name of the student;
4. The number of hours of instruction attended by the student;
5. The date of completion of the approved course;
6. An original signature of a person authorized to sign for the approved school; and
7. The statement: "This course is approved by the Nevada Real Estate Division."
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R144-06, eff. 9-18-2007
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Education for Original Certification › Section 645D.248 - Restrictions on obtaining and using information regarding examination for certificate

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An owner, instructor or affiliate of an approved school or other person associated with the school shall not take an examination for a certificate conducted by the Division or its agent unless he first submits to the Division:
(a) A written statement that his purpose in taking the examination is to fulfill one of the requirements for obtaining a certificate; and
(b) A written agreement to apply for a certificate upon passing the examination.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Examination › Section 645D.250 - Requirement; scope; types; passing score; acceptance of results; fee

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant for a certificate must take and pass an examination administered by the Division or an agent designated by the Division.
2. The examination must test the applicant on his knowledge and understanding of:
(a) The subjects applicable to the type of certificate for which he is applying;
(b) Chapter 645D of NRS and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto; and
(c) The provisions of NAC 645D.460 to 645D.580, inclusive.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Examination › Section 645D.255 - Handbook

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Division, or an agent designated by the Division, will maintain an applicants' handbook concerning any examination required by NAC 645D.250.
2. An applicant for a certificate may obtain a handbook at any office of the Division. There is no charge for the handbook.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R012-04, eff. 4-6-2004
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Examination › Section 645D.265 - Time limit and testing conditions

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant for a certificate who takes an examination required by NAC 645D.250 must complete the examination within the time limit, and under the testing conditions, established by the Division or the agent designated by the Division.
2. An applicant with a disability may request special accommodations in the matter of a time limit or the testing conditions for any examination. Such a request must be:
(a) In writing;
(b) Received a reasonable time before the scheduled examination; and
(c) Supported by adequate evidence.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Examination › Section 645D.270 - Retention of examination materials by applicant; confidentiality

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant shall not retain any test book, answer sheet or other examination material.
2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 645D.130, an examination must not be made public.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R214-97, eff. 5-11-98; A by R012-04, 4-6-2004
NRS 645D.120, 645D.130
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Examination › Section 645D.290 - Conduct during examination; use of calculator

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An application for a certificate will be denied if, during the examination, the applicant:
(a) Uses or possesses any unfair methods or notes;
(b) Gives or receives aid of any kind; or
(c) Fails to obey instructions.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Issuance and Renewal of Certificate › Section 645D.300 - Issuance of certificate by Division

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Division will grant a certificate to each applicant who complies with all provisions of this chapter and chapter 645D of NRS governing certification as a residential inspector, general inspector or master inspector.
2. Upon receiving the certificate, the certified inspector may conduct the business of a certified residential inspector, certified general inspector or certified master inspector, as applicable, in this state.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R214-97, eff. 5-11-98
NRS 645D.120, 645D.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Issuance and Renewal of Certificate › Section 645D.310 - Authority of certificate limited to person to whom issued or place of business specified

Current through June 11, 2024
A certificate issued pursuant to this chapter must not give authority to do or perform any act specified in this chapter to any person other than the person to whom the certificate is issued, or from any place of business other than that specified therein.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R214-97, eff. 5-11-98
NRS 645D.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Issuance and Renewal of Certificate › Section 645D.320 - Form of certificate

Current through June 11, 2024
The Division will issue a certificate to each eligible person in such form and size as is prescribed by the Division. Each certificate will, in addition to the information required pursuant to NRS 645D.230:
1. Set forth the type of certificate; and
2. Have imprinted thereon the seal of the Division.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R214-97, eff. 5-11-98; A by R144-06, 9-18-2007
NRS 645D.120, 645D.230
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 645D - Inspectors of Structures › CERTIFICATION › Issuance and Renewal of Certificate › Section 645D.330 - Display of certificate

Current through June 11, 2024
Each certified inspector shall display his certificate conspicuously in his place of business.
Added to NAC by Real Estate Div. by R214-97, eff. 5-11-98
NRS 645D.120