North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 143. State Departments, Institutions, and Commissions § 143-151.51. Requirements to be licensed as a home inspector

a. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent and satisfactorily complete an education program approved by the Board.  The program must be completed within three years of the date the applicant submits an application for licensure under this section.

b. Have education and experience the Board considers to be equivalent to that required by sub-subdivision a. of this subdivision.

c. Be licensed for at least six months as a general contractor under Article 1 of Chapter 87 of the General Statutes, as an architect under Chapter 83A of the General Statutes, or as a professional engineer under Chapter 89C of the General Statutes.  A person qualifying under this sub-subdivision on or after October 1, 2011, must remain in good standing with the person's respective licensing board.

a. Minimum net assets in an amount determined by the Board, which amount may not be less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) nor more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

b. A bond in an amount determined by the Board, which amount may not be less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) nor more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

c. Errors and omissions insurance in the amount of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000), which insurance may be individual coverage or coverage under an employer policy, with coverage parameters established by the Board.