Levels of Membership for
The Ohio Chapter of ASHI
The Ohio Chapter of ASHI is dedicated to helping our members progress their careers by encouraging them to reach new heights as leaders in the home inspection profession. A commitment to professionalism is the ASHI inspector’s foundation for providing quality service and value to current and future homeowners. That commitment is supported by the credentials obtained and maintained by his or her ASHI membership.
All home inspectors joining The Ohio Chapter of ASHI, regardless of their experience, begin at the Associate Level. Members can move up to higher levels at their own pace. It is a requirement of the Inspector and Certified Inspector levels of ASHI membership that you maintain your home inspector license if your state requires licensing. See the requirements below for each level of membership.
ASHI Associate Member
Both experienced and novice home inspectors enter ASHI as an Associate Member.
This level is the starting point of ASHI Membership. Associate Members can access numerous benefits and resources to help them build and maintain a successful home inspection business.
Level Requirements
- Submit a membership application online.
- Pass the ASHI Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics education modules.
- Remain current in your dues.
- After one full year as an Associate, you must begin earning 20 ASHI approved CE annually.
Level Specific Benefits
- Associate Member logo use.
ASHI Inspector
The next level on the ASHI membership path is the ASHI Inspector. The ASHI Inspector level is for ASHI Members who have more experience as a practicing home inspector and have refined their technical knowledge. Associates who have met all the Certified Member requirements except the 250 inspection experience requirement may apply to become an ASHI Inspector after having performed 75 fee-paid inspections.
Level Requirements
- Completion of all Associate level requirements.
- Obtain or maintain your home inspector license if your state requires licensing. If your state does NOT require licensing, you must provide proof of passing the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE).
- Pass the ASHI Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics education module.
- Completion of a minimum of 50 fee paid home inspections.
- Pass the Report Verification process. Using ASHI's report verification portal, members will submit five full home inspection reports for review. The report verifiers will review the reports in accordance with the ASHI Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics.
- Receive an affidavit from ASHI, notarized with the total number of inspections completed.
- You must remain current in your ASHI dues, and obtain 20 ASHI approved CE annually.
Level Specific Benefits
- ASHI Inspector Member logo use.
- Voting rights for ASHI Board Members and Officers.
- Voting rights for proposed bylaw changes.
- Eligible to serve as an ASHI chapter officer, director, committee or task force chair, committee or task force member.
ASHI Certified Inspector (ACI)
The highest level of ASHI membership is available to inspectors that earn the ASHI Certified Inspector (ACI). The ACI credential is fully accredited by the National Commission of Certifying Agencies (NCCA). ACI’s are recognized as having the highest standards in the profession. Once this level is reached, members have access to all ASHI member benefits. ACI’s are recognized as leaders in the home inspection industry.
Level Requirements
- Completion of all Associate and Inspector level requirements.
- Agree to follow ASHI's Standard of Practice
- Agree to abide by ASHI's Code of Ethics
- Pass the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
- Have inspection reports successfully verified for compliance with ASHI's Standard of Practice
- Submit valid proof of at least 250 fee-paid home inspections that meet or exceed ASHI Standard of Practice
- Document having annually obtained at least twenty (20) Continuing Education (CE) credits by attending ASHI pre-approved conferences and/or seminars on topics applicable to the home inspection field.
Level Specific Benefits
- Certification by ASHI and the National Commission of Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
- ACI Member logo use.
- Voting rights for ASHI Board Members and Officers.
- Voting rights for proposed bylaw changes.
- Profile is searchable in Member Directory
- Eligible to serve as an ASHI officer, director, committee or task force chair, committee or task force member.
- Access to ASHI Advanced Education and associated badges.
ASHI Retired Inspector
Level Requirements
- Have been an ACI for at least five full years.
- Are no longer actively engaged in the home inspection profession, including performing inspections or supervising inspectors
- Remain current on all dues and payments to ASHI
Level Specific Benefits
- Membership benefits for ASHI Retired Members shall be the same as for ACI, except that ASHI Retired Members are not eligible for a listing on the Find an Inspector search engine.