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Inspecting Solid Fuel Burning Appliances

$29
This product includes:
LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 1 year. NOTE: newly licensed individuals who have not taken the Board approved 200-hour prelicensing course are required to take an additional 4 hours of CE for their first 3 years of licensure General: 2 Mandatory: 0 Total Hours: 2
Description
State Requirements

Inspecting solid fuel-burning appliances involves a lot more than checking off a box. Inspectors must possess a wealth of knowledge related to these appliances, including the standards to follow and where to go for the information necessary for completing a proper inspection.

This three-hour continuing education course covers the basics, including the principles of combustion, and the brass tacks, including the standards of practice for inspecting solid fuel-burning appliances.

Course highlights include:

  • What a solid fuel-burning appliance is
  • SOP requirements for solid fuel-burning appliances, including reporting deficiencies
  • Standards for inspecting for fire hazards per NFPA 211
  • Fuel types used for solid fuel-burning appliances
  • Basic installation guidelines and how these appliances work
  • Requirements for masonry fireplaces, existing flues, floor protection, and clearances
  • Requirements for chimney connectors and vent connectors
  • Details on firestops, wood stoves, and hearth extensions
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State Requirements For North Carolina

Home Inspection License Expiration: Annually on 9/30

Hours Required by the State: 

  • 12 hours annually
  • NOTE: newly licensed individuals who have not taken the Board approved 200 hour prelicensing course are required to take an additional 4 hours of CE for their first 3 years of licensure
  • NC Licensed Home Inspectors must complete their CE annually by September 10th. AHIT students must complete their CE courses by September 9th so they may be reported to the Board by September 10th

Reporting: The state requires course completions to be reported to the state. We will report your course to the state upon completion

Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account. See Terms & Conditions for more details.

Certificates: Immediately upon course completions, AHIT will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.

North Carolina State Licensing Board

 North Carolina Department of Insurance Home Inspector Licensure Board establishes the North Carolina Home Inspector Licensing Requirements