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05-24-2007, 08:46 AM
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Georgia home inspector license in the works
This has gone under the radar. Georgia General Assembly - SB 334
Does anyone have any information about this legislation? On the surface it looks like a fairly good bill. |
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05-24-2007, 02:15 PM
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Re: Georgia home inspector license in the works
I've heard nothing in the local grapevine....
It doesn't seem to be drawing a lot of interest pro or con around these parts.
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05-24-2007, 03:16 PM
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Re: Georgia home inspector license in the works
Be careful guys, if GA legislature is anything like TX, you could be in for a fast ride where you don't want to go. Watch "em!
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05-24-2007, 04:44 PM
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Re: Georgia home inspector license in the works
In the proposed bill for licensing of home inspectors in GA, paragraph 43-39B-5 (b) says (in part):
(b) A person shall be eligible for licensure as a home inspector if he or she:
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(5) Prior to or within one year of the effective date of this chapter, has passed a valid, reliable examination designed to test competence in home inspection practice and developed pursuant to accepted psychometric standards promulgated by the American Educational Research Association or similar organization acceptable to the board.
I assume that the above refers to the NHIE. Is there another exam that meets the above proposed requirement? Please don't bother to list the ones that don't meet the standard.
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05-24-2007, 09:05 PM
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Re: Georgia home inspector license in the works
Originally Posted by Bob White
In the proposed bill for licensing of home inspectors in GA, paragraph 43-39B-5 (b) says (in part):
I assume that the above refers to the NHIE. Is there another exam that meets the above proposed requirement? Please don't bother to list the ones that don't meet the standard.
What are the similar organizations to the one above?
The testing requirement is poorly worded, but it does leave it up to the board to choose what will be acceptable.
Yes, the NHIE meets those requirements. It is also the only non-association bias exam for home inspectors. I think that NAHI has been trying to get their exam validated as well, so they might be able to meet the requirements in the future. But for now it would be the NHIE. |
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05-24-2007, 10:54 PM
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Re: Georgia home inspector license in the works
Originally Posted by Scott Patterson
The testing requirement is poorly worded,.....
....the NHIE meets those requirements.
It is also the only non-association bias exam for home inspectors.
I think that NAHI has been trying to get their exam validated as well, so they might be able to meet the requirements in the future. But for now it would be the NHIE.
The NHIE (ASHI Exam) meets the Poorly worded requirements of a Non-Associational biased exam.
Interesting observation Scott.
I agree with you... |
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05-25-2007, 08:22 AM
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Re: Georgia home inspector license in the works
Originally Posted by Joseph P. Hagarty
The NHIE (ASHI Exam) meets the Poorly worded requirements of a Non-Associational biased exam.
Interesting observation Scott.
I agree with you...
The NHIE is not only used by ASHI as one of their membership exams. AII uses it for their exam, NAHI allows it, 2 municipalities and 19 States require it for their licensing exam.
If GA adopts HI licensing, that will mean that all of the Southern states, except for Florida will have home inspector licensing (VA is in the left field of licensing). I would bet that Governor Crist will sign the bill into law for Florida. |
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05-25-2007, 01:36 PM
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Re: Georgia home inspector license in the works
They should all be required to have a license and have to carry E&O insurance.
Seems only fair. 
Why should one state be any different from another, right?
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05-25-2007, 01:53 PM
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Re: Georgia home inspector license in the works
Originally Posted by Rick Hurst
They should all be required to have a license and have to carry E&O insurance.
Seems only fair.
Why should one state be any different from another, right?
Yep, kind of like state required Car Insurance. Some have it and some don't. |
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05-25-2007, 06:52 PM
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Re: Georgia home inspector license in the works
Licensing solves nothing.
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05-26-2007, 08:00 PM
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Re: Georgia home inspector license in the works
Why does Bushart post here using the name Hemplestern and repeating his inane "licensing solves nothing" mantra?
It's just sad.
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Originally Posted by Harvey Hempelstern
Licensing solves nothing.
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05-26-2007, 08:02 PM
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Re: Georgia home inspector license in the works
Does licensing solve anything?
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05-27-2007, 09:40 AM
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Re: Georgia home inspector license in the works
Originally Posted by Joseph Burkeson
Does licensing solve anything?
Well, that would depend on how the law is written. A poorly written law(and we have a few stinkers) does nothing for anyone. A law that is written well, establishes a benchmark or an entry requirement for those who want to work in the profession. A good law offers a level of protection to the consumer and the home inspector; you do not have this in an unregulated environment.
If you are offering a service, you should be accountable for your actions if you screw-up. Conversely you should also be afforded a level of protection if you are properly performing to a set of required guidelines and or standards.
What is wrong with this? |
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05-27-2007, 12:25 PM
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Re: Georgia home inspector license in the works
Originally Posted by Scott Patterson
Well, that would depend on how the law is written. A poorly written law(and we have a few stinkers) does nothing for anyone. A law that is written well, establishes a benchmark or an entry requirement for those who want to work in the profession. A good law offers a level of protection to the consumer and the home inspector; you do not have this in an unregulated environment.
If you are offering a service, you should be accountable for your actions if you screw-up. Conversely you should also be afforded a level of protection if you are properly performing to a set of required guidelines and or standards.
What is wrong with this?
Blah,blah,blah. I've heard it all before, nothing to back it up but wishful thinking on your part, please get some new material would you? Answer me this how is ASHI going to fix the screw-up in New York?
Licensing is about as useful as tits on a bull and you know it. |
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05-27-2007, 02:50 PM
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Re: Georgia home inspector license in the works
Why does Burkeson ask a question and then berate the one person who was gracious enough to answer it?
Patterson should have known that anyone who uses the terms 'socialism' and 'porridge' in discussions about home inspection isn't likely to understand a cogent argument no matter how many times he sees it.
It's clear to me that the last thing members of an organization that manufactures its own credentials want is for the state to interfere with their little scam. That might limit the number of recruits for their 'boot camps'.
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Originally Posted by Joseph Burkeson
Does licensing solve anything?
Blah,blah,blah. I've heard it all before, nothing to back it up but wishful thinking on your part, please get some new material would you? Answer me this how is ASHI going to fix the screw-up in New York?
Licensing is about as useful as tits on a bull and you know it.
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05-27-2007, 03:59 PM
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Re: Georgia home inspector license in the works
Originally Posted by Joseph Burkeson
Blah,blah,blah. I've heard it all before, nothing to back it up but wishful thinking on your part, please get some new material would you? Answer me this how is ASHI going to fix the screw-up in New York?
Licensing is about as useful as tits on a bull and you know it.
Hi Joe,
Sounds like a little of the Napoleon syndrome!
I have nothing to gain or loose as states become licensed, but apparently you do.
As for what ASHI is going to do with the New York "Screwup" as you say. ASHI national does not get involved, with the individual states it is up to the folks in that state to take care of their own issues.
IMO, part of the problem in NY is that the inspectors let the PE's run over them. As with most licensing efforts, you will find that a small group of folks do the work while the majority sit back and watch. Come to think of it, that holds true with just about everything.
And it is "Teats on a Bull"! 
Last edited by Scott Patterson : 05-27-2007 at 04:34 PM.
Reason: Change of heart!
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05-27-2007, 05:08 PM
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Re: Georgia home inspector license in the works
Originally Posted by Rob Thomas
It's clear to me that the last thing members of an organization that manufactures its own credentials want is for the state to interfere with their little scam. That might limit the number of recruits for their 'boot camps'.
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I just hope that Scott jumps in here to defend ASHI from your rude comment, after all I am not just an ASHI member but I also sit on the board of my local chapter. In regards to boots... I wouldn't even let you shine mine. |
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05-27-2007, 06:17 PM
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Re: Georgia home inspector license in the works
I can only guess that some chapters are in such dire need for volunteers they will accept anyone to fill a position.
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05-27-2007, 07:08 PM
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