How do I transfer my certificate to another company?

If you would like to transfer your certification to another company; you will need to fill out the application and submit the following forms.  Once the app fee and forms are received it takes 7-14 days for approval.  You will receive an email with your updated certificate.

How long after I take the test will I be notified of whether I passed or failed?

All applicants with a completed file will be notified in writing within 45 days of taking the certification exam.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to submit all required documents.  Applicants will not be given a copy of their test or told what questions they answered incorrectly, if any. All applicants that successfully complete and pass […]

Is this certification applicable outside of North America?

The Inspector Certification Program was created to specifically address  North American regulatory demands. While the test addresses ACCT and ASTM standards, it does not at this time address any additional standards or regulations from outside of North America and may not be recognized by non-North American regulatory bodies.

How often is the test offered?

ACCT will offer the Inspector Certification Exam annually at minimum. This will typically take place at the Annual Conference in Jan/Feb.

What is the difference between in house and third party professional ACCT Inspector certifications?

The Third-Party Professional Inspector Certification (hereinafter known as the “Third-Party Inspector Certification”) is designed for the individual working for a legally licensed business that is properly insured to offer professional inspections as described in the ANSI-ACCT 03-2016 Standard, Chapter 1, Section B.1.2.  The In-House Operator Inspector Certification (hereinafter known as the “In-House Inspector Certification”) is designed […]

Why was the certification created?

The Inspector Certification Program was created specifically to address North American regulatory demands.  While the test addresses ACCT and ASTM standards, it does not address any additional standards or regulations from outside of North America and may not be recognized by regulatory bodies outside of North America.