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Committee hears Home Inspector Board overview; clarifies exemptions and bonding
Summary
Edward Woodruff described licensing under ORC 4764 for home inspectors, including application, competency tests (National Home Inspector Exam), 3‑year license cycles with $250 fees, and exemptions for certain professionals acting within their scopes (appraisers, engineers, architects). Committee members pressed on bond timing and continuing education requirements.
Edward Woodruff, an attorney with the Ohio Division of Real Estate for Professional Licensing, summarized the Ohio Home Inspector Board’s licensing framework and answered committee questions about exemptions, bonds and continuing education.
Woodruff said the Ohio Home Inspector Board was established by Senate Bill 255 of the 130th General Assembly to set minimum qualifications and standards for home…
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