Sorry, Nicholas. I edited that page and removed the sequential numbering. There’s actually no order to what is required by the state. So, it’s now just a bulleted list.
And the state law on home inspections was not written well at all. You are correct in that there’s an apparent catch-22. I agree and suspect it may have been written that way in order to protect the inspectors who pushes this law through. We have many home inspectors in PA who completed the requirements listed at How to Become a Licensed Home Inspector in Pennsylvania - InterNACHI®. You may want to reach out to them for some details and guidance. Certified Home Inspectors in Pennsylvania - InterNACHI®