What is the maximum number of continuing education hours allowed per topic?

The maximum number of continuing education hours allowed per topic is indeed 16 hours. This limit is designed to ensure that license holders are receiving a well-rounded education and not overly specializing to the detriment of broader knowledge essential for practicing in the home inspection field. Continuing education plays a crucial role in maintaining professional competence, and setting a cap on hours per topic encourages inspectors to diversify their learning experiences across various relevant subjects. This approach helps inspectors stay updated with industry standards, new technologies, regulations, and best practices, ultimately benefiting them and their clients. Maintaining a limit also fosters a systematic approach towards fulfilling continuing education requirements without leading to an overload of specialized knowledge that may not be applicable in every inspection scenario.