1. 1. Site conditions;
2. 2. Exterior components of the residential building;
3. 3. Structural system elements;
4. 4. Electrical system elements;
5. 5. Heating and cooling systems;
6. 6. Insulation, moisture management systems, and ventilation systems;
7. 7. Plumbing systems;
8. 8. Interior components;
9. 9. Fireplace and chimney systems;
10. 10. Common permanently installed appliances;
11. 11. Inspection report requirements;
12. 12. Responsibilities to the client, including required contract elements; and
13. 13. Overview of the board's regulations.

A prelicense education course must be a minimum of 35 hours. The syllabus for each type of prelicense education course must encompass the following subject areas and include methods for identification and inspection, safety and maintenance, and standards for material selection and installation procedures, as applicable:

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-201 and 54.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 33, Issue 14, eff. April 17, 2017; amended, Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 1, eff. October 1, 2025.