Virginia § 54.1-517.2 - Requirements for licensure
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 54.1-517.2 — Requirements for licensure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54.1-517.2. Requirements for licensure
A. The Board shall issue a license to practice as a home inspector in the Commonwealth to:
1. An individual who holds an unexpired certificate as a home inspector issued prior to June 30, 2017; or
2. An applicant who has successfully:
a. Completed the educational requirements as required by the Board;
b. Completed the experience requirements as required by the Board; and
c. Passed the examination approved by the Board.
B. The Board shall issue a license with the new residential structure endorsement to any applicant who completes a training module developed by the Board in conjunction with the Department of Housing and Community Development based on the International Residential Code component of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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