Connecticut Home Inspector License: Intern Permit to Renewal

Getting and keeping the license

What a Connecticut inspection covers

Visible, accessible systems: Connecticut inspectors examine the installed systems and parts of a home that can be reached and seen without dismantling.Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies 20-491), read October 15, 2026
Wells not required: A standard Connecticut inspection does not have to cover wells or well pumps.Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies 20-491), read October 15, 2026
Septic and sprinklers excluded: Septic systems and fire or lawn sprinkler systems are outside the required Connecticut inspection.Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies 20-491), read October 15, 2026
Smoke and CO alarm reporting: If the inspector does not test smoke or carbon monoxide alarms, the report must say so prominently.Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies 20-491), read October 15, 2026
Radon, mold, asbestos excluded: A standard Connecticut inspection does not have to check for radon, mold, asbestos, lead paint or other environmental hazards.Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies 20-491), read October 15, 2026
Not technically exhaustive: The inspection is a visual survey, so hidden conditions and latent defects may not be found.Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies 20-491), read October 15, 2026
Extra services optional: Services beyond the state standard, such as radon testing, can be offered as an optional add on or at the client's request.Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies 20-491), read October 15, 2026

Radon testing and mitigation

DPH keeps a radon list: The Department of Public Health keeps a list of radon companies and individuals who appear on approved national proficiency program lists.Connecticut General Assembly, read October 15, 2026
National certification route: To be listed by DPH as a radon measurement professional, a tester takes a two day course and becomes certified by NRPP or NRSB.Connecticut Department of Public Health, Radon Program, read October 15, 2026
Hiring a radon tester: DPH says homeowners may hire a nationally certified measurement professional and links its list of them.Connecticut Department of Public Health, Radon Program, read October 15, 2026
Mitigators must be certified: A contractor that does radon mitigation can only register with DCP if certified as a radon mitigator by the National Radon Safety Board or the National Environmental Health Association.Connecticut General Assembly, read October 15, 2026

Where Connecticut's licensed inspectors are based

Active home inspector licenses by town of the license address, top 20, from the state's open license file read October 15, 2026. Individual inspectors are not listed.

Town	Active licenses
Danbury	10
Stamford	9
Norwalk	7
Milford	7
Newington	7
Southbury	7
Meriden	7
West Hartford	7
Manchester	6
Darien	6
Glastonbury	6
Hamden	6
Enfield	6
Stratford	6
Fairfield	5
Woodbury	5
Trumbull	5
South Windsor	5
Naugatuck	5
Monroe	5

Sources

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies 20-491), read October 15, 2026.
Connecticut General Assembly, read October 15, 2026.
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Radon Program, read October 15, 2026.
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Radon Program, read October 15, 2026.
Connecticut General Assembly, read October 15, 2026.
Connecticut license file on the state open data portal, read October 15, 2026.

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