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Most reputable home inspectors are members of one of the following organizations. Visit the individual organization’s website for complete details and contact information.
| Organization | Previous # of inspections required | Tests/Exams | Continuing Education/Year | Code Of Ethics/Standards of Practice |
| American Institute of Inspectors® (AII) | Associate - none certified - under review | National Home Inspectors Exam | 12-24 credits, depending on membership level | yes/yes |
| American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) | Candidate - 50/ full membership - 250 | National Home Inspector Exam, Code of Ethics exam, standards of practice exam | 20 credits | yes/yes |
| National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) | 4 mock inspections | National Online Inspectors Exam, Code of Ethics exam, standards of practice exam, Roofing Exam | 24 hours | yes/yes |
| National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc. (NAHI) | Associate - 1-100/ regular member - 101-249/ Certified member- 250+ | National Home Inspector Exam, NAHI exam | 8-16 credits depending on membership level | yes/yes |
| Florida Association of Building Inspectors, Inc. (FABI) | Candidate 1-249/ Full membership - 150+ | FABI Exam | 20 hours | yes/yes |
The Independent Home Inspectors of North America (www.independentinspectors.org) requires each member signs a PLEDGE that it will not have ties with real estate agents because of conflict of interest.
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