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The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill that would establish statewide licensing and training requirements for home inspectors.
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House Bill 2645, introduced by Rep. Tina Davis, a Democrat from Bristol Township, would create licensing standards for home inspectors in Pennsylvania, where there are currently no state licensing requirements for the profession, according to a press release from Davis’ office.
Under the bill, prospective home inspectors would be required to complete at least 80 hours of commission-approved education, register as a home inspector-in-training, perform at least 50 supervised home inspections and pass a commission-approved licensing exam.
The legislation also would require licensed home inspectors to complete 32 hours of continuing education during each two-year license renewal period, including training related to manufactured and modular homes.
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The State Real Estate Commission would be responsible for administering and enforcing the licensing requirements.
The bill would establish standards for home inspection reports, including requiring descriptions of the scope of an inspection and any material defects identified. Reports also would be required to disclose visible evidence of interior mold and advise clients to seek a professional evaluation.
In addition, the legislation would eliminate licensing requirements for the sale of campground memberships and timeshares in Pennsylvania.
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According to supporters of the bill, the measure is intended to create uniform standards for home inspectors and provide additional consumer protections during home purchases.
House Bill 2645 now heads to the state Senate for consideration.
