Yes. Under the Building Inspector Insurance Scheme available through Webber Insurance, it is a mandatory requirement that all building inspectors have a minimum of five years’ experience specifically in conducting inspections. 

This requirement applies regardless of your broader experience within the construction or building industry. For example, if you have worked for many years as a builder or project manager but have only recently started undertaking inspections, you would not be eligible for cover under this scheme until you have completed five years of inspection-specific work. 

The insurer has set this requirement to ensure that those participating in the scheme have sufficient practical experience in the unique risks and technical responsibilities involved in professional inspections.