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Connecticut Home Inspector License Exam Prep
$219.99View ProductApplicants must have completed high school or equivalent and have 40 hours of approved training. You must apply as in Intern Home Inspector and conduct 100 supervised inspections; the first ten must be directly supervised. This course covers Reports, Exteriors, Roofing, Structure, Insulation, Ventilation, Interiors, Electrical, Heating, Plumbing, Business Practices, Confined Spaces, PPE, Energy Efficiency, and Fire Protection/Prevention. The course includes over 600 practice test questions based on the National Electrical Code and International Residential Code. Recommended reading: Principles of Home Inspection: Systems and Standards 3rd Edition. The course also covers the 2015 International Residential Code, Connecticut Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, and Carpentry and Building Construction. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself.
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Connecticut Business and Law Complete Package
$314.97View ProductThe Connecticut Business and Law Complete Package:
- Connecticut Business and Law Exam Review
- Connecticut Contractors Guide to Business and Project Management
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Connecticut Business and Law Exam Prep
$219.99View ProductThe Connecticut Business and Law Exam course includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test taking tips and strategies. Topics in The Connecticut Business and Law Exam Review, 5th Edition include bidding and estimating, contract management, liens, tax basics, insurance bonding, scheduling and project management, employee relations, financial management and more.
Requirements To Complete
About This License
A Home Inspector is a person licensed to conduct an examination and written evaluation of two or more specific components of a residential building, as set forth in Section 20-490, Connecticut General Statutes.
Requirements to Obtaining Your License
- Have completed high school or equivalent
- 40 hours of approved training
- Apply as in Intern Home Inspector
- Conduct 100 supervised inspections; the first ten must be directly supervised
- Pass the State Examination
Applying For Your License
The application fee is $290
Apply through Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection
Exam Details
- 100 questions
- 3 hours
- 70% required to pass
- $65 for one portion, or $130 for both portions
- Topics inlcude Laws and Regulations, Foundations, Drainage, Basements and Structural System, Interior Walls, Doors, Stairways, Ceilings, Fixtures and Floors, Exterior Walls, Doors, Windows, and Door Glazing, Fireplace and Chimney, Roof, Roof Structure, Gutters and Attic, Porches, Balconies, Exterior Stairways and Decks, Vapor Barriers and Insulation, Appliances, including Water Heaters, Cooling Systems, Heating systems, Ducts, Vents (including Dryer Vents), and Flues, Plumbing Systems, Service Entrance and Panels, Branch Circuits, Connected Devices, and Fixtures
- To schedule your exam, contact PSI at 1-800-733-9267.
Books and References for the Exam
The following references are NOT permitted to be taken into the examination. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.
- 2015 International Residential Code
- Connecticut Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management
- Principles of Home Inspection: Systems and Standards
- Carpentry and Building Construction
- Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, Title 20 – Professional & Occupational Licensing, Certification, Department of Consumer Protection, Home Inspectors, Chapters 20-491-1 thru 20-491-28
Exam Review Education
This course covers Reports, Exteriors, Roofing, Structure, Insulation, Ventilation, Interiors, Electrical, Heating, Plumbing, Business Practices, Confined Spaces, PPE, Energy Efficiency, and Fire Protection/Prevention. The course includes over 600 practice test questions based on the National Electrical Code and International Residential Code. Recommended reading: Principles of Home Inspection: Systems and Standards 3rd Edition. The course also covers the 2015 International Residential Code, Connecticut Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, and Carpentry and Building Construction.
Continuing Education
20 continuing education hours every 24 months including a mandatory, 3 hour course on current home inspection legislation, licensing laws and regulations.
Reciprocity Agreement
There are no reciprocal agreements for this license as of this time.
