Membership Procedures and Information

To apply for membership with the Florida Association of Building Inspectors, all applicants must first:

• Complete all sections of the membership application (via the "Join Us" or button below). Be sure to upload all attachments that are required and correspond with the level you are applying for;
• APIs and RPIs must complete the FABI Standards & Ethics Quiz. This is hosted on the FABI Academy, in which you will need to create a FREE login. This is NOT the same as your membership login.

FABI has three (3) levels of membership for home inspectors, as well as an option for affiliate members. Please read on to the next sections to learn about the different membership levels and qualifications, prior to applying.

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Accredited Professional Home Inspector (APHI)™ 

The Accredited Professional Home Inspector (APHI)™ designation is reserved for highly experienced inspectors who demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and commitment to excellence in the inspection industry. To qualify, applicants must meet one of the following pathways:

Option 1:

• A minimum of 10 consecutive and verifiable years of membership in FABI, ASHI, or InterNACHI

• Completion of at least 500 standard home inspections

Option 2:

• FABI member in good standing for less than 10 years who qualifies for Registered Professional Inspector (RPI) status

• Holds a Florida Home Inspector license for at least 10 years

• Has completed 1,500 full home inspections 

Option 3 (Out-of-State Inspectors):

• A minimum of 3 years as a Florida-based home inspector and FABI member

• Additionally, must meet one of the following:

• 1. At least 7 additional years as a member of ASHI or InterNACHI

  2. Completion of 1,500 full home inspections 

You can download an Inspection List Spreadsheet Template to use here.

• FABI APHIs must attend a minimum of one FABI in-person education event per year
• Earn a minimum of 20 continuing education hours from a State approved provider during each 2-year licensing renewal cycle.

This designation entitles the APHI to attend all FABI events at the reduced member rate; to possess and use the standard FABI logo and/or the exclusive APHI logo in all advertising and transactions, and other member benefits which may be added from time to time.

APHIs have full voting privileges; may serve as an elected officer or director; serve as a committee chair and on committees; receive referrals from the FABI website and other FABI sponsored advertising.

Download the complete APHI Application Checklist Here

Registered Professional Inspector (RPI)

This classification is designated for individuals actively engaged in performing fee-based home and building inspections, and who have fulfilled the following requirements:

• 250 full home inspections (You can download an Inspection List Spreadsheet Template to use here)

• Submit one (1) full home inspection report for review by the Membership Committee

The application is reviewed within five (5) business days of receipt, and a welcome email is sent notifying the applicant if any further information is required. The Membership Committee will review the report and list of inspections, which may, at its discretion, ask to see any of the reports that correspond with the inspections on the list.

• RPIs must attend a minimum of one FABI in-person education event per year
• Earn a minimum of 20 continuing education hours from a State approved provider during each 2-year licensing renewal cycle.

This designation entitles the RPI to attend all FABI events at the reduced member rate; to possess and use the standard FABI logo and/or the exclusive RPI FABI logo in all advertising and transactions, and other member benefits which may be added from time to time.

The Registered Professional inspector has full voting privileges; may serve as an elected officer or director; serve as a committee chair and on committees; receive referrals from the FABI website and other FABI sponsored advertising.

Associate Professional Inspector (API)

This classification is for all persons engaged in the profession of performing fee-based home and building inspections while going through the process of becoming a Registered Professional Inspector.

In addition, those who meet the above criteria must also:

• Submit one completed full home inspection report for review (If applicable - If you have not yet completed your first full inspection, please submit the report once completed).

Associate inspectors have three years from the date of application in which to complete the membership requirements. After this time, they must reapply for membership.

• APIs must attend a minimum of one FABI in-person education event per year
• Earn a minimum of 20 continuing education hours from a State approved provider during each 2-year licensing renewal cycle.

This designation entitles the FABI Associate Inspector to attend all FABI events at the reduced member rate, and other benefits which may be added from time to time.

The FABI Associate Inspector has no voting privileges and may not serve as an elected officer or director. They may, however, be listed on the website as associate inspectors, use the associate inspector logo and serve on committees.

All FABI Associate Inspectors are encouraged to attain the Registered Professional Inspector status by completing all requirements for that category, in which case they will have all rights of the Registered Professional Inspector, upon approval by the Board of Directors.

Affiliate Member

This classification is available to any person or company offering products or services to the home and building inspection profession.

• This designation entitles the affiliate member to attend and exhibit at all FABI conferences
• Advertise at the reduced member rate (Inspection Report Newsletter, complimentary posting on FB group), etc.)
• Use of FABI Affiliate Logo in all advertising and transactions
• Listing in the Affiliate Member Directory
• Bundle Membership - Includes up to three (3) individual accounts under a main 'admin' account
• Discounts on Job Board
• Sponsorship Opportunities
• Webinar Opportunities (Direct access to membership)
  ... and more!

The affiliate member has no voting privileges, and may not serve as an elected officer or director. They may, however, serve as committee chairs and on committees; and may receive non-inspection referrals and inquiries from the FABI website.

Dues and Fees

Membership Fees: Dues for all inspector categories are $300. New applications require a $25 one-time initiation fee. The total amount for new members is $325.

Inspectors who are members of ASHI or InterNACHI are entitled to a $50 discount. You must email a copy of your current paid dues receipt to info@fabi.org, in order to take advantage of this discount. New applicants incurring the $25 initiation fee will pay a total of $275. Regular annual dues are $250.

ALL current members can renew their dues by logging in at FABI.org. If you have misplaced your login credentials, please email info@fabi.org, and we will be happy to send you a password reset link. The system will automatically send you a renewal invoice one-week prior to your renewal date, for convenient online payment. **Please note: The membership software is called Wild Apricot. If you see that in an email, it's real and not spam.

Dues for employees of the same inspection companies are as follows:

1st Employee: Annual Dues – $300*

2nd+ Employees Annual Dues – $250*

*New Applicants will incur a one-time $25 initiation fee.

To register a second (or more) member from a company, please email info@fabi.org.

Affiliate Member – $375 annually per individual or company.

Retired Member – No charge

Honorary Member – No charge

Lifetime Membership - $3000 - The Lifetime Membership is open to any member level who is committed to long-term involvement. This presents a fantastic opportunity to circumvent future dues increases, The membership includes a special Lifetime Member I.D. Badge. 
*APHIs are entitled to a discounted Lifetime Membership rate of $2500.

Retired Member

• A professional inspector may become a retired member upon retiring from the home and building inspection profession.
• Member can no longer be actively involved in the home and building inspection profession as an owner, inspector, or an employee of other inspectors, and they must have no ongoing interest in a home and building inspection company, or business involved in home and building inspections.

Honorary Member

The Board of Directors may make an individual an honorary member by an affirmative majority vote of the Board.

Special Assessments:

Special assessments may be added from time to time by the Board as needed.  These special assessments shall apply to each and every member.

Testing fees for examinations are set by the FABI Education and Testing Committee.

Dues and Fees in Arrears:

FABI Membership may be terminated if the money owed to FABI exceeds 30-days past due.

APHI is an accreditation governed not only by our ethics and standards, but also by certification law.

As such, any APHI whose dues are more than 30 days past due may be reclassified to Registered Professional Inspector (RPI) status or have their accreditation, and/or membership terminated.

Members may decline to renew by writing to the board of directors, stating their reason. The board, at its sole discretion, may allow a member to renew within a two (2) year period (24 months) and not require full re-application.

Refunds: There are no refunds, unless by hardship, and then only with prior approval of the Board.

Continuing Education

FABI is committed to the ongoing education and professional development of its members. To uphold the highest standards in the Florida home inspection industry, FABI offers regular educational trainings and conferences designed to ensure that members—across all classifications (excluding affiliate members)—receive consistent and meaningful continuing education.

All FABI inspectors are required to:

• Attend a minimum of one in-person FABI educational event per year, and

• Complete at least 20 hours of continuing education through a State-approved provider during each two-year licensing renewal cycle.

The number, type, and scope of acceptable continuing education credits are determined by the FABI Education Committee and are subject to periodic review and update to reflect industry needs and best practices.

FABI Logo Use

Use of the FABI Logos is restricted to Accredited Professional Home Inspectors, Registered Professional Inspectors, Associate Professional Inspectors, and Affiliate Members. In addition, if an APHI or RPI uses the APHI or RPI logo and/or the standard FABI logo, any inspector employee or subcontractor used by them, for the purpose of performing the general building/home inspection MUST be a FABI APHI, RPI or API.

Each person must use the logo that coincides with their classification. An API found using either the APHI, RPI, or Affiliate logo may, at the discretion of the FABI Ethics and Standards of Practice Committee have their membership immediately terminated with no refund of monies paid.  Affiliate members may only use the Affiliate member logo.

Full Policies & Procedures: Review the full policies and procedures by clicking here.