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CS/CS/HB 1399 - Regulation of Building Inspection Professionals

On May 02, 2007 a bill in regards to home/building inspectors was laid on the table of The Florida House of Representatives. This bill was introduced to regulate the home inspection industry in Florida to insure that consumers of home inspection services can rely on the competence of home inspectors, as determined by educational and experience requirements and testing.

This bill goes into effect on July 01, 2010 and it requires that anyone performing home inspection services become licensed to do so.

Below is an overview of the requirements:

Has received a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Has completed a course of study of no less than hours that covers all of the
following components of a home:

Structure
Electrical System
HVAC System
Roof Covering
plumbing System
Interior Components
Exterior Components
Site Conditions That Effect The Structure

For more details about the fees and requirements of this legislation view this pdf: Florida_Regulations 2010

For more information, Contact:

Florida Department of Business Professional Regulation
40 North Monrow Street, Tallahassee FL 32399
Phone: (850) 487-1395
E-mail: Call.Center@dbpr.state.fl.us