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Rhode Island Home Inspection Requirements

Rhode Island requires home inspectors to be state-licensed. Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation — Building, Design and Fire Professionals sets the standards. Required forms and disclosures for Rhode Island inspections are below — plus a free template aligned to RI practice.

01 · Licensing

Licensure requirements

Required. 80 hours of approved coursework + 12 supervised inspections + examination.

Regulator: Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation — Building, Design and Fire Professionals

02 · Required forms & disclosures

Required Rhode Island forms

03 · Rhode Island-aligned template

Free Rhode Island home inspection report template

A free home inspection report template structured for Rhode Island practice — InterNACHI / ASHI-aligned section order, severity-tier defect classification, photo-evidence-pairing, and a one-page summary. Compatible with Rhode Island's required disclosures.

Rhode Island inspection FAQ

Do home inspectors need a license in Rhode Island?

Yes. Required. 80 hours of approved coursework + 12 supervised inspections + examination. The regulator is Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation — Building, Design and Fire Professionals.

What forms are required for a Rhode Island home inspection?

Rhode Island SOP; Real Estate Sales Disclosure (RIGL §5-20.8).

Where can I find a Rhode Island home inspection report template?

A free Rhode Island-aligned home inspection report template is available on this page. Download the PDF, edit in Word or Google Docs, or load it into InspectorData for live AI-assisted reporting (90 days free).

Inspect in Rhode Island? Get the template free.

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