Home Inspector License (GITS©) For Charlotte County

Home inspectors are those who are qualified to inspect one-family, two-family and three-family residences not exceeding two (2) habitable stories in height. Any person performing home inspections must hold his/her own certificate of competency. The home inspector, the company which is qualified by the home inspector, and the company which employs the home inspector, are prohibited from performing, or contracting to perform, any work requiring a contractor's license on a residence for one (1) year following an inspection of that residence pursuant to this authority.

Home Inspector Courses

Exams For Home Inspector License

Home Inspector Exam

Number of Questions: 60
Time Allowed (hours): 3
Subject Area and Number of Questions:
- Building Structural Components 15
- HVAC System(s) 10
- Electrical System(s) 10
- Plumbing System(s) 10
- Fire/Smoke Detection Alarm(s) 2
- Burglar Alarm(s) 2
- Carbon Monoxide Alarm(s) 1
- Swimming Pool Filtration and Pump System(s) 2
- Swimming Pool Protection 1
- Spa Filtration and Pump 2
- Solar Pool Water Heater 1
- Solar Domestic Water Heater 1
- Sidewalks and Driveway Safety 3

Business Exam

This exams tests candidate's knowledge of payroll taxes, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, lien laws and other laws or subjects that will affect their daily operations as contractors. All contractors need to take and pass this exam.

Number of Questions: 50
Time Allowed (hours): 2
Subject Area and Number of Questions:
- Insurance Laws 10
- Tax Laws 10
- Safety 6
- Management 4
- Lien Laws 8
- Employment Laws 4
- General Accounting 8

List of Books For Home Inspector (GITS©)

The book set includes all required references for both the Home Inspector and Business Procedures exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.