Did You Know?
ASHI CERTIFIED INSPECTORS ARE THE ONLY HOME INSPECTORS who have completed a recognized certification process.
- Third-party certification validates ASHI member qualifications and professional competence.
- Achieving third-party certification helps consumers make informed buying decisions and gives them peace of mind when they hire an ASHI-Certified Home Inspector.
The American Society of Home Inspectors is approved by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) as a recognizied accrediting association for its profession-leading Certified Inspector Program. ASHI is the only accreditec home inspection association whose full members have completed a recognized third-party certification process. All current, full ASHI members have met their requirements for this certification.
ASHI standards for certification are more stringent than other home inspection organizations. New home inspector members join ASHI as Associates and must accomplish several tasks to become ASHI Certified Inspectors. Associate members must pass the National Home Inspector's Examination, complete the ASHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics education module, undergo an inspection report verification process and conduct 250 paid home inspections. To remain active in the organization, all members must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education each year.
| ASHI sets the professional standard on a national level. In an enviroment where home inspection regulation and licensing are typically performed at a state level and have been at times granted for meeting minimal professional requirements, this national ceritification denotes a more advanced level of knowledge and practice skill required to become an ASHI Certified Inspector. It also helps consumers make informed buying decisions and gives them peace of mind when they choose to hire an ASHI Certified Home Inspector.
ASHI's organizational structure and membership process was thoroughly evaluated by the NCCA Board for compliance with what it requires of a responsible professional accrediting society. The NCCA is the professional services accreditation arm of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. ASHI chose the organization because it is a recognized leader in setting quality standards for credentialing organizations. The NCCA requires compliance with 21 Standards, each of which has multiple components, in order to grant accreditation status to any association.
Source: ASHI Reporter July 2013, pg 17
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