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

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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.

Home Inspector Books

OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.

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  Florida Building Code - Building

  Florida Building Code 2017 edition is the primary source for building code compliance in Florida.

  $143.32

  $143.32

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Florida Building Code - Mechanical

  The Florida Mechanical Code is currently on its 2017 edition and is the most widely used reference for Mechanical-installations compliance in the State.

  $88.00

  $88.00

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Florida Building Code - Plumbing

  The 2017 Florida Plumbing Code is published by the ICC and is the primary Plumbing Code compliance reference in the state.

  $90.38

  $90.38

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Florida Building Code - Residential

  The 2017 Residential Code is the primary resource for code compliance for single and multi-family dwelling construction in Florida.

  $131.35

  $131.35

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code

  The 2017 National Electrical Code is used as a reference in electrical contractor exams.

  $109.98

  $109.98

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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Business Books

OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.

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  Florida Contractor's Business Procedures Reference Manual

  This book includes many of the aspects of operating a business related to the construction industry and shows everything there is to know about the proper way to file taxes; what insurance to carry; how to manage daily accounts, and how, when, and why to file a paperwork for a lien.

  $69.43

  $69.43

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  CFR (OSHA) Tile 29 Part 1926

  OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety reference in the construction industry covering all aspects of construction.

  $29.87

  $29.87

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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