How to Become a Home Inspector in Toronto
In Canada, home inspectors visit homes and light commercial buildings, usually when they are being sold, to assess the quality of the building and the status of its physical attributes (including electrical, plumbing, insulation, and roof quality) so that the buyer is fully aware of the condition of the building.
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Becoming a Home inspector
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Ensure that you have the technical background required by the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI). This includes two options. The first is to already hold a professional registration in Ontario such as professional engineer, registered architect, certified building code official, or provincial certificate of qualification as a plumber, electrician, carpenter, gas fitter or other certified trade. If you do not hold one of these registrations, you must complete additional courses as required by the OAHI upon assessment of your personal and professional background.
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Complete baseline accreditation courses as specified by the OAHI. This includes five courses covering the home, heating inspection, electrical inspection and recognition of defects.
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Complete an OAHI-approved introductory home inspection course. This requirement may be waived if you have passed the National Home Inspection Examination or the Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors exam, or if you have completed 30 hours of other home inspection programs, such as workshops, seminars or conferences.
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Complete the requisite practical experience. This includes either having inspected 200 homes, or having worked in the field for at least one year and inspected 150 homes, or having worked in the field for at least two years and inspected 100 homes. Note that all of these inspections must meet OAHI standards and have been fee paid and included a standard written report.
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Tips & Warnings
The OAHI has different categories of membership, including student member, applicant member and associate member---all levels before becoming a fully certified home inspector. By joining the OAHI at an early stage, you will have access to their support and assessment of your current credentials.
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