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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:
- Systems
and Standards of the home
- Driveways,
walks, patio, deck, porch...integrity
- Roof
Surface?remaining life estimate
- Mechanical
Workings of the home...appliances est..
- Windows?condition
of caulking, glazing, storms and panes
- Gutters?rust,
extension, pitch, or splash block problems
- Paint,
Siding or Trim?peeling or separations
- Electrical
Service?proper loops, panel box inspection,
circuit testing
- Structural
Integrity?house & foundation, sags and
humps in roofs and floors
- 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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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. |
