Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 103-7-6 - Expiration and Renewal6.1. Expiration. -- All home inspectors' certifications issued by the State Fire Marshal expire on the last day of the anniversary month (12 months) from the date of issuance of the certification. (i.e., certification issued on August 15, 2013, will expire on August 31, 2014, and on August 31st each successive year).6.2. Renewal Fee Required. -- Any certified home inspector, in good standing, may renew his or her certificate prior to the expiration date by submitting the authorized renewal certification fee to the State Fire Marshal. It is the individual home inspector's responsibility to submit his or her application for renewal to the State Fire Marshal prior to the expiration date of the current certification.6.3. Renewal After Expiration. -- Any previously certified home inspector who has not renewed his or her certificate in accordance with the preceding subsection of this rule shall, if the certification has been expired for 3 years or less, submit a renewal application to the State Fire Marshal, along with proof of all required Continuing Education credits for the time period of expired certification and for the last certified period. If the certificate has been expired for greater than three years, the applicant shall submit a new application, with proof that the applicant has met the requirements of § 103-7-4 of this rule, the testing having been completed within the last 3 years. A person may not perform home inspection work during the period of time his or her certification is expired. A person failing to renew his or her certification shall reapply for the home inspector's certification for which he or she qualifies in accordance with this rule.6.4. As a condition of renewing any home inspector's certificate, the home inspector shall provide proof of completion of 16 Continuing Education Units annually. A continuing education unit is defined as 1.0 hours for every 50 minutes of instruction. Upon receipt of the required documentation, the State Fire Marshal shall issue the certification. All continuing education shall be related directly to health, life safety, construction, and maintenance of residential properties. Approval for courses shall be determined by the State Fire Marshal.