Who is ASHI?

The American Society of Home Inspectors(ASHI) was formed in 1976 as a voluntary professional society. It developed formal inspection guidelines and a professional code of ethics that must be followed by its members.

Most members of the American Society of Home Inspectors are independent professionals who operate their own inspection services. Today ASHI membership extends across the United States and Canada. American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc., North America's largest, oldest and most recognized organization for home inspectors in the home inspection field.

Only home inspectors who have met ASHI's strict professional and educational requirements may qualify for and maintain membership in the organization. The test used by ASHI for membership has been adopted by many states including New Jersey as a licensing requirement.

.ASHI's Standards of Practice, covering all of a home's major systems, are specifically noted in state and federal legislation and recognized by consumers as the definitive standard for professional home inspection. ASHI Members agree to perform and report inspections in accordance with the ASHI Standards of Practice.

There are many home inspection companies that advertise they do home inspections according to the ASHI Standards of Practice, but they do not belong to the organization. Why? Maybe its the educational requirements! The educational requirements of other home inspection professional organizations to maintain membership is not as strict. Don't settle for anything less than a ASHI home inspection. Look for the logo! We are proud to display it.

New Jersey Licensure (Chapter 8, Title 45) enacted in 1998. New Jersey's "Home Inspection Professional Licensing Act," sets specific educational and experience requirements in order to become a licensed home inspector. All home inspectors are required to: 1) complete high school or its equivalent; 2) serve as a licensed associate inspector for at least one year; 3) perform at least 250 inspections; 4) carry $500,000 in insurance; and 5) pass the ASHI exam. Inspectors do not have to be a member or candidate of ASHI in order to take the exam. Also, the law provides that, if home inspectors fail to disclose problems or accept payment from another party in the transaction, they can lose their license. Home inspectors are regulated by a five-member Home Inspection Advisory Committee, housed under the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. All home inspectors in the state of New Jersey must be licensed by

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