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This course is
designed to prepare the student for the Structural
Inspection field in Nevada. Below is a brief
description as to what the structural inspection
field entails.
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. (90 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
(Click here to review
the course equivalent for step 3 / 102 course)
Some of the
things that you will inspect:
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Systems and
Standards of the home
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Driveways, walks,
patio, deck, porch...integrity
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Roof
Surface…remaining life estimate
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Mechanical
Workings of the home...appliances est..
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Windows…condition
of caulking, glazing, storms and panes
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Gutters…rust,
extension, pitch, or splash block problems
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Paint, Siding or
Trim…peeling or separations
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Electrical
Service…proper loops, panel box inspection,
circuit testing
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Structural
Integrity…house & foundation, sags and humps in
roofs and floors
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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
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Classes sizes are determined by the admissions
office. You must register and pay for the
course prior to the day the course begins. You
must attend all days to receive your course
completion certificate.
Cost of the course is $630.00, the tuition
includes the textbook by Russell Burges, the state
law manual, applications and all materials
necessary for the course.
The state of
Nevada has subcontracted out to a private testing
organization (PSI)
to administer the Structural Inspection
examination. After completing the 101 or 60 hour
academic course students may schedule for the
examination with the
PSI testing
center.
Click here for more PSI information
If you have any questions on this course or any
other course, please call us at 313-7000 or from
out of the area at 800-472-3893. |
