Section 1410.550  Curriculum for Continuing Education Courses; Continuing Education Credit for Participation other than as a Student

a)         Continuing education courses for a home inspector shall include course work that shall increase his or her skill, knowledge and competency in home inspections and shall cover topics such as, but not limited to:

1)         Identifying and inspecting the following components and systems:

A)        Exteriors;

B)        Interiors;

C)        Roofing;

D)        Plumbing;

E)         Electrical;

F)         HVAC;

G)        Structural; and

H)        Miscellaneous appliances; and

2)         Applicable laws and standards of practice.

b)         Continuing education credit may also be granted by OBRE for participation, other than as a student, in home inspection educational processes and programs.  Examples of activities for which credit may be granted are teaching, program development, or authorship of textbooks.  A home inspector who wishes to obtain continuing education credit for these activities shall submit to OBRE:

1)         An application on forms provided by OBRE, that is signed by the applicant and fully completed; and

2)         The fee provided for by this Part.