N.J. Admin. Code § 13:40-15.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:40-15.1 - Purpose; scope; applicability

(a) The purpose of the rules in this subchapter is to implement P.L. 1997, c. 323 (N.J.S.A. 45:8-61 et seq.), the Home Inspection Professional Licensing Act.

(b) This subchapter shall apply to all persons licensed as home inspectors by the State of New Jersey and applicants for such licensure, performing home inspections of residential buildings with four or fewer dwelling units and other related residential housing components.

(c) No person shall perform or hold oneself out as permitted to perform a home inspection nor represent or call oneself a home inspector unless licensed pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:40-15.6.

(d) This subchapter shall not apply to:

1. Any person who is employed as a code enforcement official by the State or a political subdivision thereof when acting within the scope of that government employment;

2. Any person licensed by the State as an architect, professional engineer, electrical contractor or master plumber, who is acting within the scope of practice of his or her profession or occupation;

3. Any real estate broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson who is licensed by the State when acting within the scope of his or her profession;

4. Any person regulated by the State as an insurance adjuster, who is acting within the scope of his or her profession;

5. Any State licensed real estate appraiser or certified general or residential real estate appraiser, who is acting within the scope of that profession;

6. Any person certified or registered as a pesticide applicator pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:30-6 or 8, who is acting within the scope of the practice for which certification has been issued;

7. Any person performing home inspections in the presence of and under the direct supervision of a licensee for the purpose of meeting the training requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:40-15.6(a)4.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:40-15.1

Amended by 52 N.J.R. 46(a), effective 1/6/2020