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Home Inspector
Exam: Yes
Governing Authority
Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (RICRLB) / State Building Office
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Licensed
Regulation
Varies
Education Hours
State Exam
Exam Required
Required
E&O Insurance
2 years
Renewal Period
12 hrs
CE Required
Application Fee
$200.00 for 2 years
License fee
License Fee
Included in application
Rhode Island requires state licensing to practice as a home inspector. You must meet education, examination, and other requirements before performing inspections.
Minimum Age
Education Level
Background Check
Fingerprinting
Minimum coverage: $500,000 GL; $500,000 E&O; Board named as certificate holder
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Standards Details
Rhode Island has adopted Standards of Practice for licensed home inspectors
Report Requirements
Written report required
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National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
State-Specific Exam
Overall licensing difficulty: 2/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee License fee | $200.00 for 2 years |
License Fee | Included in application |
Total Government Fees License fee + PSI exam fee | $200+ |
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Renewal Period
Renewal Fee
Continuing Education
Accepts Out-of-State License
Accepts ASHI Certification
Accepts InterNACHI Certification
Additional Requirements for Reciprocity
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Rhode Island has 60% below average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 2,480 residents.
Rhode Island has below-average home inspectors density — strong demand for new home inspectors.
Rhode Island ranks #43 out of 51 states by home inspectors per capita.
Rhode Island uses the PSI exam rather than the NHIE, has a two-tier licensing system (Associate/Full), and requires unusually high insurance minimums of $500,000 for both GL and E&O with RICRLB named as certificate holder.
Two-tier system: Associate Home Inspector (50 inspections) and Home Inspector (100 inspections)
PSI exam required (not the NHIE)
$500,000 minimum for both GL and E&O insurance
RICRLB must be named as certificate holder on insurance
12 hours CE per biennium for renewal
$200 license fee for 2-year period
There is no interstate compact for home inspectors.
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