OAR 812-008-0050: Examination Requirements

(1) Beginning October 1, 2015, home inspector applicants shall successfully pass the National Home Inspector Examination created and graded by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors. (2) National Home Inspector Examinations passed before October 1, 2015, may be used if the applicant applies for certification on or after October 1, 2015. (3) The examination shall be administered at a test center in Oregon designated by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors or in any other state that administers the National Home Inspector Examination. (4) Successful applicants will submit their official score sheet to the agency. The agency may verify with the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors the validity of any official score sheet. (5) Retesting after a failed examination will be administered in accordance with protocols of the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors. (6) This requirement does not apply to any home inspector certified by the agency before October 1, 2015, whose certification is current and in good standing.