NHIE (National Home Inspector Examination)

The NHIE is administered by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors (EBPHI). The exam contains 200 multiple-choice questions (175 scored, 25 unscored pretest items) with a 4-hour time limit. A scaled passing score of 500 out of 800 is required. The exam is organized into three domains: Property and Building Inspection/Site Review (63%), Analysis of Findings and Reporting (25%), and Professional Responsibilities (12%). Topics include structural systems, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interior/exterior inspection, and report writing.