What is CABO certification and does AREA offer it?
CABO certification is a designation that recognizes knowledge of the International Residential One and Two Family Construction Code. This was formerly issued by the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) upon passage of a four-part examination. In 2003 the SBCCI was absorbed into the International Code Council (ICC). The new code designation available is Registered Building Inspector. You do not need to be code certified to be a good home inspector or to enjoy the financial benefits of your own home inspection business. This is however, a sought after credential that home inspectors should work toward obtaining in order to distinguish themselves in this industry.
