(1) Any organization wishing to be approved by the department for the purposes of offering an examination under for registration must apply to the department for approval of its examination. The organization must demonstrate that its examination is psychometrically valid, and covers at least the following topics:

(a) roofing;

(b) exterior;

(c) interior;

(d) structural;

(e) electrical;

(f) plumbing;

(g) heating and cooling (HVAC);

(h) insulation;

(i) fireplace and chimney; and

(j) ethical business practices, professional standards, and reports.

(2) Any organization wishing to be approved by the department for the purposes of offering a comprehensive home inspection instruction for home inspectors consisting of at least 40 hours of instruction must apply to the department for recognition. The organization must demonstrate that its educational program is comprehensive and covers at least the topics required for examination in (1).

(3) Any organization wishing to be approved by the department for the purposes of offering a comprehensive home inspection instruction for home inspectors must also demonstrate that it conducts a valid assessment of students' knowledge and understanding of the subject matter being taught in order to demonstrate successful completion. The organization shall describe in detail how the assessment is made, and the criteria by which a student is deemed to have successfully completed the educational program.

(4) A list of organizations approved by the department to offer home inspector examinations is available by contacting the department's home inspection program, and can also be found at the department's web site.

(5) A list of formal home inspection educational programs approved by the department is available by contacting the department's home inspection program, and can also be found at the department's web site.