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This course
is designed to prepare the student for the Structural Inspection field in
Nevada. Below is a description of the states licensing requirements and the
educational course work students must complete prior to licensing.
An inspector will
assess a particular attachment to land (under 10,000 square feet), finding
specific defects that will be disclosed to all interested
parties.
The state of Nevada
will require the completion of a three step process to activate a
structural inspection license:
Step 1 - The
completion of at least 40 hours of academic structural inspection education
in preparation for the Nevada licensing exam. (This step is completed in
the course 101)
Step 2 - Passing the
Nevada structural inspection exam with a 75% or better. (208 questions,
given approximately one week after the end of the course)
Step 3 - The
completion of either 25 inspections with an existing inspector or the
equivalent in education (102 course)
Some of the things that you will
inspect:
1.
Systems and Standards of the home
2.
Driveways, walks, patio, deck, porch...integrity
3.
Roof Surface…remaining life estimate
4.
Mechanical Workings of the home...appliances etc.
5.
Windows…condition of caulking, glazing, storms
and panes
6.
Gutters…rust, extension, pitch, or splash block problems
7.
Paint, Siding or Trim…peeling or
separations
8.
Electrical Service…proper loops, panel box
inspection, circuit testing
9.
Structural Integrity…house & foundation, sags and
humps in roofs and floors
10.
Garage…Structural integrity, door opener safety
check, roof.
The goal of this
course is to complete the states initial requirements for licensure and
some practical insight into the field. NAC 645D.210 Requirements for certificate as certified
residential inspector. (NAC 645D) See 210 Section 1 of the
requirement is fulfilled with this education.
The following is a
complete list of the course and test dates for the 60-hour Structural
Inspection course for the calendar year. Please call Key Realty School’s Las Vegas number, 313-7000 or
from out of the area, 800-472-3893 to sign up for any of these course
dates.
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