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 30 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 30 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™ Evaluator Training Overview
Why Resilience Matters
FORTIFIED Home™ Overview
The FORTIFIED Designation Process
FORTIFIED Home™ Eligibility Requirements
FORTIFIED Home™ Design Pressure Requirements
FORTIFIED Roof™ Designation Overview
FORTIFIED Roof™ - The Roof Deck
FORTIFIED Roof™ - Sealed Roof Deck
FORTIFIED Roof™ - Drip Edge
FORTIFIED Roof: Steep Slope - Asphalt Shingles
FORTIFIED Roof: Steep Slope - Clay and Concrete Tile Roof Systems
FORTIFIED Roof: Steep-Slope - Metal Roof Systems
FORTIFIED Roof: Low-Slope Roof Coverings
FORTIFIED Roof: Photovoltaic Systems
FORTIFIED Roof™ Hail Requirements
FORTIFIED Roofing Compliance Form
FORTIFIED Home™ - Silver Designation Overview
FORTIFIED Home™ Silver: Garage Doors
FORTIFIED Home™ Silver: Gable End Wall Construction
FORTIFIED Home™ Silver: Chimneys
FORTIFIED Home™ Silver: Attached Structures
FORTIFIED Home™ Silver Compliance Forms
FORTIFIED Home™ Gold Designation
FORTIFIED Home™ Gold: Continuous Load Path
FORTIFIED Home™ Gold Compliance Forms
Resdesignating FORTIFIED Homes
Documentation Best Practices
FORTIFIED Home Evaluator Training Next Steps
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