To ensure the accuracy of the verification process, FORTIFIED Evaluators must have a deep understanding of the construction and roofing process. Eligible applicants must meet the minimum qualifications.
A detailed list is available here.
Three to five years of professional experience as a home inspector, ICC code official, engineer, architect or contractor
Adequate professional insurance, including liability, workman's compensation, and automotive
Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to electronically send pictures and documents
Must pass the certification exam and sign the FORTIFIED Home™ Evaluator Agreement
All course registrations expire after 60 days
Following completion of the training course, certification candidates will take an online assessment examination. Candidates will have 4 hours to complete the examination and must answer at least 85% of the questions correctly to pass. Three attempts are permitted within 60 days of exam registration.
Candidates who fail the certification exam in all three attempts and want to continue with the certification process are required to re-take the FORTIFIED Wise™ course and examination. The candidate is required to pay all appropriate fees.
If after taking the class and the exam again, a candidate still does not pass, the candidate must wait 6 months before retaking the course and the exam. The candidate must again pay all appropriate fees.
FORTIFIED Home Professional Training Overview
Why Resilience Matters
Overview of the FORTIFIED Home™ Program
FORTIFIED Home™ Designation Process
Eligibility Requirements
Design Pressure Requirements
FORTIFIED Roof Designation
The Roof Deck
The Sealed Roof Deck
Drip Edge
Asphalt Shingles
Clay and Concrete Tile
Metal Roof Systems
Low-Slope Roof Coverings
Attic Vents and Covers
Photovoltaic Systems
Hail Requirements
Roofing Compliance Form
FORTIFIED Home™ Silver Designation
Windows, Skylights, and Entry Doors
Garage Doors
Gable-End Wall Construction
Soffits
Chimneys
Attached Structures
FORTIFIED Home™ Silver Compliance Forms
FORTIFIED Home™ Gold Designation
Wind Pressure Resistance of Windows & Doors
Wall Impact Resistance
Continuous Load Path
Gold Compliance Forms
FORTIFIED Home™ Redesignations
FORTIFIED Documentation Best Practices
FORTIFIED Professional Training Next Steps
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