This course meets the requirements for home inspection pre-licensure for the state of Maryland as a provision of law under the Business Occupational and Professions Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, 16-3A-03(1). The home inspection profession has grown rapidly over the last several years. More homebuyers use home inspectors to evaluate the condition of their prospective purchases. This course covers the basics of home inspection as required to be a licensed home inspector in the state of Maryland. It is also approved by the Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors in Virginia. These topics include the following systems: structural, exterior, interior, roofing, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, insulation and ventilation, fireplace and solid burning systems, and heating. Students must also pass a test given by PSI Exam Services in addition to successfully completing this class before applying for their license. Textbook required.