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**UNDERSTANDING THE NEW HOME INSPECTION RULES **
In March 2016, the BC government announced changes to the province’s Home Inspector Licensing Regulation. Whether you are a licensed home inspector or you wish to become a home inspector in BC, it's important to know that the rules are coming into effect today.
**If you are a licensed home inspector...**
As a licensed home inspector, there are now new rules and processes for you to follow; including new contract requirements and inspection report requirements. Here is a refresher of some of the information we have sent you over the past months:
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We encourage you to read this comprehensive Home Inspection Legislation Guide that was created to help you understand all the changes as well as the existing requirements.
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Read our April 2016 information bulletin which provided some details about the key changes including contract and home inspection report requirements.
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We perform compliance inspections of licensed businesses and individuals for all the sectors we license. Inspections may be random, risk-based, or in response to consumer complaints. You can read our Inspection Guide for home inspectors which outlines what we look for during a compliance inspection.
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Review our home inspector policies including the policy on home inspector insurance requirements.
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Consumer Protection BC will be reviewing all consumer complaints. You can find out more about our progressive enforcement model here.
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If you are interested in becoming an approved trainer or evaluator, more information can be found here.
If you want to become a licensed home inspector in BC …
The process and requirements to become a licensed home inspector in BC have changed. Here is some key information to help you understand the steps: -
Read an overview of what you need to do to become a licensed home inspector in BC.
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Click here to see visual representation of the steps to become a licensed home inspector.
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Find out more about the training requirements for new home inspectors.
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Review the list of Consumer Protection BC approved educational programs.
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Review the list of the currently approved home inspection exams under the Home Inspector Licensing Regulation.
The role of Consumer Protection BC
Consumer Protection BC has been licensing the home inspection sector since 2009. In addition to licensing, our oversight includes the approval of educational programs, handling consumer complaints, conducting inspections, enforcing laws, and providing consumer education.Consumer Protection BC also regulates and licenses seven different business sectors and a number of consumer transactions including gift cards, credit reporting and certain types of consumer contracts. To find out more about us, please visit our corporate website at www.consumerprotectionbc.ca](http://consumerprotectionbc.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acda4235cd25a7066075b7c55&id=9ab23f1a9a&e=95521f7a96).
For more information
Please visit www.homeinspectionrightsbc.ca](http://consumerprotectionbc.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=acda4235cd25a7066075b7c55&id=4801e58d3c&e=95521f7a96) for comprehensive information about the home inspection sector in BC. If you have questions, please contact us at operations@consumerprotectionbc.ca.Thank you.
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