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Massachusetts Home Inspector License & Exam
Home Inspector Licensing & Exam Prep
Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure requires applicants to pass a licensing exam. If you are applying for a home inspector license, the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) is required. All the info you need to obtain a home inspector license in Massachusetts can be found on this page.
We offer online courses to ensure you pass both exams on your first try. Our online Massachusetts home inspector license exam prep includes practice tests and highlighting guides.
We are happy to help you with any step of the licensing process. You can send us a message, find us on social media, or call us directly. We have helped countless professionals obtain a license through the years. We would love to help you launch your career as a licensed home inspector in Massachusetts!
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What type of work can be done with the Massachusetts home inspector license?
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Home Inspector License
A Licensed Home Inspector is a professional trained to assess the condition of a property thoroughly and objectively. They conduct detailed inspections of homes, evaluating various aspects such as structural integrity, electrical systems, plumbing, and more. Their expertise helps buyers make informed decisions about purchasing a property by providing a comprehensive report detailing any issues or potential concerns.
What are the Massachusetts Home Inspector License requirements?
Application Requirements
- Certificate of Insurance with coverage of $250,000 or more in Errors and Omissions
- Experience Log showing 25 Inspections completed under Direct Supervision
- Notarized Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Form
- Passport-Style Photograph of Applicant in JPEG format
- Documentation of Completion of 75 Hour Pre-Licensure Program
- Evidence of Passing Score on the NHIE
- Applicable Fees
- Completed and Signed Online Application
Applicants must submit the following to the Massachusetts Department of Labor:
How do I obtain an Massachusetts home inspector license?
To apply for a home inspector license, contact the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Home Inspectors at 617-701-8709 or visit their website. Massachusetts requires 75 hours of training by approved providers. RocketCert does not currently offer this program. More information about approved providers can be found by visiting the Massachusetts Home Inspectors Board Approved Education Providers website.
Massachusetts home inspector licenses expire every even year on May 31st. Massachusetts requires 12 hours of continuing education biennially.
With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our Massachusetts home inspector exam prep is guaranteed to help you pass the exam, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.
PURCHASE EXAM PREP, BOOKS, & STUDY!
Preparing to pass the State exam is a critical part of the licensing process in Massachusetts. Failing the exam can result in substantial delays before you are able to work under your license. We offer industry leading Massachusetts home inspector exam prep and all of the required books, at an unbeatable price.
PASS THE STATE EXAM
After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam (see below). Contact PSI at 833-333-4751 to begin this process. Testing centers are setup throughout the State in larger cities. Pre-approval is required from the testing agency prior to scheduling the exam.
APPLY FOR YOUR LICENSE
After completing the steps above, it's time to apply through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Home Inspectors to obtain your License.
Which home inspector exams do I need to take in Massachusetts?
To schedule your NHIE exam, visit nationalhomeinspectorexam.org or call 847-298-7750.
National Home Inspectors Examination
- Total Questions: 200
- Passing Score: 500 points or above
- Time: 240 minutes
- CLOSED BOOK
Topics include:
- Site Conditions
- Building Exterior Components
- Roof Components
- Structural Components
- Electrical Systems
- Ventilation Systems
- Plumbing and Fuel Distribution Systems
- Interior Components
How do I pass the Massachusetts home inspector exam?
The Massachusetts home inspection exam is not open book. However, our Massachusetts Home Inspector exam prep will have you prepared and confident when it comes time to take your exam.
Our exam prep includes math, highlighting guides, study guides, covering the topics your exam is based on, practice questions for each references, and unlimited attempts on our "test simulation".
Online Exam Prep Includes:
- Calculation Lessons - Here, we teach you math concepts and how to solve calculations on test day.
- Study Guides - Introduce the critical information in your book(s). This will familiarize you with each book’s content and its layout.
- Quizzes - These practice quizzes are based on each individual book/reference. They reinforce key concepts.
- Test Simulation / Practice Exam - Comprehensive exams randomly generated from our database of questions. Test simulations are restricted by time, and hints are disabled. Test simulations are as close to the real exam as you can get.
- Professional Test-Taking Tips - This section includes test taking strategies to keep calm and focused during the exam.
The following books are NOT allowed to be used during the NHIE Exam:
2021 International Residential Code
The 2021 IRC® contains many important changes such as:
- Braced wall lines must be placed on a physical wall or placed between multiple walls.
- The rated separation for two-family dwellings is 1 hour whether or not a lot line exists between units.
- Emergency escape and rescue openings require a clear 36-inch-wide path to a public way.
- An engineered design is required for storm shelters.
- A habitable attic is limited to one-half the area of the story below and the dwelling requires sprinklers.
- Updated Wind Speed maps match IBC and ASCE 7 maps.
- Deck design now considers snow load, tributary area for footing and post height, and guard details.
- Specific requirements for deck guardrails were added.
- Component and cladding wind pressures in Table R301.2(2) are updated for new design wind speeds and hip or gable roof profiles.
- Minimum footing size tables are revised to more accurately reflect current practice.
- Cripple wall requirements apply only to exterior cripple walls.
- New appendices for cob construction and 3D printed construction are added.
- A 30 percent reduction of airflow is permitted for balanced ventilation systems.
- Commercial gas cooking appliances are prohibited.
- The head pressure for a water test of DWV systems increased to 10 feet.
- Air vacuum testing is now permitted for plastic piping DWV systems.
- Section P2904 for dwelling sprinklers is expanded to more closely align with NFPA 13D.
- An emergency service disconnect is required in a readily accessible outdoor location.
- A surge-protective device (SPD) is now required at the service panel.
- The number of receptacle outlets required for peninsular and island countertops in kitchens is determined by the area of the countertop surface.
- GFCI protection is now required for damp and wet locations not included in the other 10 areas requiring GFCI protection.
NEC 2023, NFPA 70: National Electrical Code
Don't get left behind. Help usher in a new era of safety and give yourself and your team a competitive edge by upgrading to the 2023 NEC. For over 100 years, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), has been your trusted source for the electrical information and requirements we rely on to build a safer world.
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