Section R. 339.5270 - Building inspector registration; qualificationsRule 270.
(1) An individual who is applying for registration as a building inspector shall comply with all the following:(a) File a completed application on a form provided by the department.(b) Pay the applicable registration fee established under section 1023 of the act, MCL 339.6023.(c) Pay the applicable examination fee and pass an examination required by the act.(d) Provide documentation supporting that the individual has any of the following:(i) A residential builders license issued by this state and 6 years of experience immediately preceding application in any 1 or more of the following professions:a) A contractor in general building construction as a contractor.b) A skilled trades worker.c) An individual who was in charge of structural construction.(ii) A license as a building inspector from other states or foreign countries with inspector experience in building construction. The individual shall provide to the department the requirements of licensure for that state or country before he or she receives approval from the department.(iii) Seven years of experience in general building construction in any 1 or more of the- following professions:(a) A building contractor.(b) A person in charge of general building construction.(c) A project manager, superintendent, supervisor, or foreman actively engaged in general building construction immediately preceding submission of the application.(d) A skilled worker in structural carpentry, structural masonry, structural steel erection, or structural concrete construction who has been actively engaged in the general building construction field immediately preceding the submission of the application.(e) Possesses a current license as an architect or engineer under the article 20 of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.2001 to 339.2014.(2) Contractor and general building construction does not include a plumbing contractors license, an electrical contractors license, or a mechanical contractors license.Mich. Admin. Code R. 339.5270