§ 54.1-517.2 – Requirements for licensure
A. The Board shall issue a license to practice as a home inspector in the Commonwealth to:
1. An individual who holds an unexpired certificate as a home inspector issued prior to June 30, 2017; or
2. An applicant who has successfully: a. Completed the educational requirements as required by the Board; b. Completed the experience requirements as required by the Board; and c. Passed the examination approved by the Board.
B. The Board shall issue a license with the new residential structure endorsement to any applicant who completes a training module developed by the Board in conjunction with the Department of Housing and Community Development based on the International Residential Code component of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.