ASHI® Certified Inspectors (ACI) are Members of ASHI® and have met the highest
standards in the profession. They have:

  • Passed the National Home Inspector Examination and ASHI’s Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics module.
  • Had inspection reports successfully verified for compliance with ASHI’s Standard of Practice.
  • Have submitted a valid list of performance of at least 250 fee-paid home inspections that meet or exceed the ASHI Standard of Practice.
  • Have returned an authorized notarized affidavit to ASHI validating at least 250 inspections.
  • Must agree to follow the ASHI Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics.
  • Each year, the inspector is required to complete 20 hours of continuing education.
  • They are the ONLY ASHI® members allowed to use the Gold ACI Logo:

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Inspectors & Associates are ASHI® Members, but have not yet met all the ASHI®
Certified Inspector requirements, however:

ASHI Inspector— Inspectors in this category have:

  • Passed the National Home Inspector Examination or Valid State Exam approved by the Membership Committee and ASHI’s Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics module.
  • Had inspection reports successfully verified for compliance with ASHI’s Standard of Practice.
  • Have submitted a valid list of performance of at least 75 fee-paid home inspections that meet or exceed the ASHI Standard of Practice.
  • Have returned an authorized notarized affidavit to ASHI validating at least 75 inspections.
  • Must agree to follow the ASHI Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics.
  • Each year, the inspector is required to complete 20 hours of continuing education.

ASHI Associates— Inspectors in this category have:

  • Just joined ASHI and may be new to the inspection profession or may be a seasoned inspector who has not yet completed ASHI’s requirements to move up in membership.
  • Have passed the ASHI’s Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics module.
  • Must agree to follow the ASHI Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics.
  • Each year, the inspector is required to complete 20 hours of continuing education.