AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORS ASSOCIATION

Step 1:

Email proof of 4 years of Construction industry experience to: executivedirector@acia.com

Work experience documentation can include a resume and/or a letter from a former employer 
*Those without this experience will not be qualified to become an RCI

Step 2: 

Purchase and pass the ACIA Administration & Fundamentals Assessment Exam - Each attempt is $100

Purchase Exam Here

Take Exam Here

Step 3: 

After passing the Assessment Exam we will verify your provided proof of Construction experience within 3-5 business days

Step 4: 

Once your qualifications have been verified you will receive an email from executivedirector@acia.org with next steps to pay for and take your technical exam

Step 5: 

Those who pass the examination are automatically granted three years free ACIA membership.  Congratulations, you are now a Registered Constuction Inspector (RCI).  You will be issued an RCI number, a digital RCI card. 

Step 6: 

Once you pass, RCIs are required to renew every three years with proof of completion of 36 units of continuing education

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• Download RCI Rules & Regulations for the Assessment Exam.

• Download Administration & Fundamentals Assessment Overview.  

• Obtain access to 2018 International Building Code (IBC)

• There are refresher and educational resources available on the ACIA website.  

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Reminder: Successful completion of the assessment alone does not qualify applicants for RCI status without the requisite professional experience being verified.