OAHI

OAHI, or the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors, is a professional association representing residential home inspectors in Ontario, Canada. Its purpose is to promote and protect consumer interests by advancing professional standards, ethical conduct, and ongoing education in home inspection. The organization develops and maintains standards of practice and a code of ethics that members are expected to follow, and it provides guidance on common inspection issues and reporting.

OAHI administers a certification or membership program for inspectors who meet defined eligibility criteria, which typically include completion of recognized training, practical experience, and references, as well as adherence to continuing education requirements to maintain active status. The association may issue designation(s) signifying professional competence, and it maintains a publicly accessible directory of its members to help consumers locate qualified inspectors.

Governance is typically through a volunteer board elected by members, with committees dedicated to education, standards, ethics, and communications. OAHI also provides professional development opportunities, conferences, and resources such as sample inspection reports, checklists, and best practices. In Ontario, there is no government licensing requirement for home inspectors; OAHI seeks to foster high professional standards and consumer protection through its certification, ethics, and disciplinary processes, regardless of whether inspectors are licensed.

Complaints against members are handled through the association's disciplinary process, with sanctions as appropriate. As a recognized body within the Ontario real estate sector, OAHI collaborates with real estate professionals and consumer groups to promote quality inspections.