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Who is an ASHI
Inspector?
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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.
[an error occurred while processing this directive]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 inspection. Look for the logo! We are proud to
display it.
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Glossary
of Terms
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. In order to become a licensed associate home inspector
under the law, an inspector must: 1) perform at least 50 inspections in the
presence of a licensed inspector; and 2) pass the ASHI 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.
For more information, contact the Department of Law and Public Safety, Office
of Consumer Protection
fax
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