NAIS membership is open to applicants at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent, who have
met the following criteria:
1. Education and/or Experience. NAIS requires a minimum of 24 hours of accredited* thermal imaging education or
equivalent thermography work experience before an individual may apply for membership and begin performing infrared
thermal surveys. (See list of approved education providers.)
2. NAIS Exam or Equivalent. NAIS requires new members to pass the NAIS exam, which is a national exam sponsored
by NAIS and provided to members at no charge, or to have passed an equivalent state, national or other accredited
exam.
3. State Requirements. NAIS requires its members to complete all mandatory state licensing or registration requirements
to operate a thermal imaging business, which may include additional exams, insurance requirements and background
checks.
4. Ethics & Standards. All members must be of good moral character and agree to abide by the NAIS Standards
of Practice and Code of Ethics, which establish a minimum and uniform standard for performing thermographic building
surveys.
5. Part of NAIS's mission is to promote professional development for its members. NAIS members are asked to voluntarily
complete a minimum of 6 hours of continuing education each membership year.
6. Membership Dues: NAIS members agree to pay a $195 membership fee the first year and $99 for annual renewal thereafter.
NAIS membership fees are considerably less than organizations that operate for profit to sell certifications.
*NAIS-accredited training providers have gone through a comprehensive application processs. Accreditation is renewed
every 3 years. To see a list of NAIS-accredited thermal imaging training providers click
here.
