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Inspector of Structures

Initial Certification Requirements

  1. Application Form 573
  2. Fingerprint Background Waiver: Your fingerprint background waiver must be completed, signed and dated prior to obtaining your fingerprints.
  3. Fingerprint Cards: Submit the fingerprint verification form issued by an approved Fingerprint Vendor (Nevada approved vendor list - Form 619). Fingerprints expire after two (2) months.
  4. PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION: Provide a copy of the course certificate.
    A minimum of 40 hours required for the Residential,
    50 hours for the General, or 60 hours for the Master Inspector.
  5. EXPERIENCE: RESIDENTIAL IOS: The observation of at least 25 inspections performed by a certified general inspector or a certified master inspector the certificate of completing the approved 25 inspections course.
  6. Original Inspector of Structures exam passing result dated within last 12 months.
  7. INSURANCE: Proof of insurance: $100,000 Errors and Omissions and $100,000 General Liability. Insurance documents must include your personal name.
  8. Fee: $365.00

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