1. (1) License Classifications. Each inspector required to be licensed under Section 58-56-9 shall qualify for licensure and be licensed by the Division in one of the following classifications:

   1. (a) Combination Inspector;
   2. (b) Limited Inspector; or
   3. (c) Private Home Inspector.

2. (2) Scope of Work. The scope of work permitted under each inspector classification is as follows:

   1. (a) Combination Inspector.

      1. (i) Inspect the components of any building, structure or work for which a standard is provided in the specific edition of the state construction codes adopted under Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes Act.
      2. (ii) Determine whether the construction, alteration, remodeling, repair or installation of all components of any building, structure or work is in compliance with the state construction code adopted under Title 15A.
      3. (iii) After determination of compliance or noncompliance with the state construction codes adopted under Title 15A, take appropriate action as is provided in the codes.

   2. (b) Limited Inspector.

      1. (i) A Limited Inspector may only conduct activities under Subsection (ii), (iii) or (iv) for which the Limited Inspector has maintained current certificates under state construction codes adopted under Title 15A as provided under Subsection R156-56-302(3)(b).
      2. (ii) Subject to the limitations of Subsection (i), inspect the components of any building, structure or work for which a standard is provided in the state construction codes adopted under Title 15A.
      3. (iii) Subject to the limitations under Subsection (i), determine whether the construction, alteration, remodeling, repair or installation of components of any building, structure or work is in compliance with the state construction codes adopted under Title 15A.
      4. (iv) Subject to the limitations under Subsection (i), after determination of compliance or noncompliance with the state construction codes adopted under Title 15A, take appropriate action as is provided in the adopted codes.

   3. (c) Private Home Inspector.

      1. (i) evaluate residential dwellings and the components of a residential dwelling to determine the condition of the property and identify potential issues associated with the sale or purchase of real property; and
      2. (ii) provide an informed, independent assessment for prospective buyers or homeowners.

3. (3) Qualifications for Licensure. The qualifications for licensure for each inspector classification are as follows:

   1. (a) Combination Inspector.

      1. (i) the "Combination Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council; or

      2. (ii) the following certifications:

         1. (A) the "Building Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council or both the "Commercial Building Inspector Certification" and the "Residential Building Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council;
         2. (B) the "Electrical Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council or the "General Electrical Certification" issued by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors, or both the "Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification" and the "Residential Electrical Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council;
         3. (C) the "Plumbing Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council, or both the "Commercial Plumbing Inspector Certification" and the "Residential Plumbing Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council; and
         4. (D) the "Mechanical Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council or both the "Commercial Mechanical Inspector Certification" and the "Residential Mechanical Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council.

      Has passed the examination for and maintained as current the following national certifications for state construction codes adopted under Title 15A:

   2. (b) Limited Inspector.

      1. (i) the "Building Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council;
      2. (ii) the "Electrical Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council or the "General Electrical Certification" issued by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors;
      3. (iii) the "Plumbing Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council;
      4. (iv) the "Mechanical Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council;
      5. (v) the "Residential Combination Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council;
      6. (vi) the "Commercial Combination Certification" issued by the International Code Council;
      7. (vii) the "Commercial Building Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council;
      8. (viii) the "Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council;
      9. (ix) the "Commercial Plumbing Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council;
      10. (x) the "Commercial Mechanical Inspector Certification issued by the International Code Council;
      11. (xi) the "Residential Building Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council;
      12. (xii) the "Residential Electrical Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council;
      13. (xiii) the "Residential Plumbing Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council;
      14. (xiv) the "Residential Mechanical Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council;
      15. (xv) any other special or otherwise limited inspector certifications used by the International Code Council which certifications cover a part of the state construction codes adopted under Title 15A, including each of the following: Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector, Structural Masonry Special Inspector, Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspection, Structural Welding Special Inspection, Spray Applied Fire Proofing Special Inspector, Residential Energy Inspector, Commercial Energy Inspector;
      16. (xvi) the Certified Welding Inspector Certification issued by the American Welding Society;
      17. (xvii) any other certification issued by an agency specified in Chapter 17 of the International Building Code (IBC) or an agency specified in the referenced standards; or
      18. (xviii) any combination certification which is based upon a combination of one or more certifications.
      19. (xix) If no qualification is listed in the IBC for a special inspector, the special inspector may submit qualifications to the licensing board for approval.

      Has passed the examination for and maintained as current one or more of the following national certifications for state construction codes adopted under Title 15A:

   3. (c) Private Home Inspector.

      1. (i) As of June 30, 2026 has maintained as current one or more certifications issued by one of the following organizations:

         1. (A) the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI);
         2. (B) the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI); or
         3. (C) the International Code Council (ICC) Residential Combination Inspector;
      2. (ii) maintained as current liability insurance in the amount of $500,000 that names the Division as the certificate holder; and
      3. (iii) maintained as current errors and omissions Insurance in the amount of $500,000 that names the Division as the certificate holder;

4. (4) Application for License.

   1. (a) An applicant for licensure shall:

      1. (i) submit an application in a form prescribed by the Division; and
      2. (ii) pay a fee determined by the department pursuant to Section 63J-1-504.

5. (5) Code Transition Provisions.

   1. (a) If an inspector or applicant obtains a new, renewal or recertification or replacement national certificate after a new code or code edition is adopted, the inspector or applicant shall obtain that certification under the currently adopted code or code edition.
   2. (b) After a new code or new code edition is adopted under this rule, the inspector shall re-certify the inspector's national certification to the new code or code edition at the next available renewal cycle of the national certification.
   3. (c) If a licensed inspector fails to obtain the national certification as required in Subsections (a), (b), and (c) the inspector's authority to inspect for the area covered by the national certification automatically expires at the expiration date of the national certification that was not obtained as required.
   4. (d) If an inspector recertifies a national certificate on a newer edition of the codes adopted before that newer edition is adopted under this rule, such recertification shall be considered as a current national certification as required by this rule.
   5. (e) If an inspector complies with these transition provisions, the inspector shall be considered to have a current national certification as required by this rule.

In accordance with Section 58-56-9, the licensee classifications, scope of work, qualifications for licensure, and application for license are established as follows:

KEY: factory built housing, building inspections, licensing, building inspectors

Date of Last Change: March 30, 2025

Notice of Continuation: January 3, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-56-1