Section 440-RICR-10-00-5.8 - Educational Requirements - Pre-Registration and Continuing EducationA. Educational requirements for the licensing of home inspectors and associate home inspectors shall comply with the applicable provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 5-65, 5-65.1, and the following sections of Part 1 of this Subchapter: 1. Scope: § 1.8.1 of this Subchapter.2. Specifications: § 1.8.2 of this Subchapter.3. Qualifying Education: § 1.8.3 of this Subchapter.4. Course Materials and Fees: § 1.8.4 of this Subchapter.5. Proof of Educational Course Completion Compliance: § 1.8.5 of this Subchapter.6. Educational Requirements: § 1.8.6 of this Subchapter.7. Exception to Educational Requirements: § 1.8.7 of this Subchapter.8. Violations for Failing to Complete Educational Requirements: § 1.8.8 of this Subchapter.9. Educational Course Providers § 1.8.9 of this Subchapter.10. Educational Courses § 1.8.10 of this Subchapter.11. Violations for Operating as a Non-Approved Provider: § 1.8.11 of this Subchapter.12. Penalties for Provider Noncompliance: § 1.8.12 of this Subchapter. B. Educational Requirements 1. As a condition for renewal of licensure, a home inspector or associate home inspector shall complete twelve (12) credit hours of continuing education courses during each two (2) year licensing period.2. The twelve (12) credit hours shall be related to the practice of home inspection or topics related to the licensee's business, including but not limited to, report writing, building codes, business procedures, inspection of particular systems and components (i.e. plumbing, mechanical, roofing, exteriors, electrical, etc.).3. At least one (1) credit hour per renewal cycle shall be dedicated to professional ethics and one (1) credit hour on standards of practice.440 R.I. Code R. 440-RICR-10-00-5.8
Adopted effective 12/19/2019