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You can get your Inspector License at various third-party organizations. It is valid for two years from the date of issuance and you must renew it when it expires.

How to get an inspector training license

Find a training provider in your area and complete the course (8 to 16 hours).

• Pass a written examination with a score of at least 80%
• Pass a hands­-on emission test demonstration

Fees and exact duration of course is dependent on the particular school attended.

The inspector license fee is $50.

Topics that will be covered in the inspector training course:

• Air pollution causes and effects
• Purpose, function and goals of the inspection program
• Emissions inspections regulations and procedures
• Technical details and design rationale for emission test procedures
• Emissions control device function, configuration and inspection.
• Emissions test equipment operation, calibration and maintenance
• Quality control procedures and purposes
• Customer service
• Personal safety and health issues related to the inspection process