New Jersey Inspectors

Education Requirement

New Jersey home inspectors must complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years, including mandatory training in report writing and ethics/regulations, through courses approved by the New Jersey Home Inspection Advisory Committee.

Hours - 40

As a condition for renewal of licensure, a home inspector in New Jersey may earn credit in person or on a live or per-recorded webinar event.

Out of the 40 hours:

4 hours – Report Writing
4 hours – Ethics & NJ Rules/Regulations

👉 These 8 hours are REQUIRED to be taken in person (or committee-approved format)

Remaining Hours (32 Hours)

Technical / elective topics such as:
- Structural systems
- Roofing
- Electrical / HVAC
- Environmental issues
- Inspection techniques

Proration (Important for new inspectors)

First year license → 40 hours required
Second year license → 20 hours required
Within 90 days of renewal → No CE required

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Renewal Cycle

Every 2 years (biennial)

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Home inspectors in New Jersey are regulated by the Home Inspection Advisory Committee, which oversees licensing, continuing education, and professional standards. Link

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