440 R.I. Code R. 440-RICR-10-00-5.6

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 440-RICR-10-00-5.6 - General Licensing Requirements

A. The licensing of home inspectors and associate home inspectors shall comply with the applicable provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 5-65, 5-65.1, and the following sections of Part 1 of this Subchapter:

1. License Required: § 1.6.1 of this Subchapter.

2. Transference of License Prohibited: § 1.6.2 of this Subchapter.

3. Display of License Number: § 1.6.3 of this Subchapter.

4. Business Entity Licenses: § 1.6.4 of this Subchapter.

5. Nonresident Persons/Registered Agent: § 1.6.5 of this Subchapter.

6. Change of License: § 1.6.6 of this Subchapter.

7. Effect on License Due to Loss of Responsible Person: § 1.6.7 of this Subchapter.

B. As a condition of licensure, all home inspectors and associate home inspectors who are licensed with the Board, shall participate and make good faith efforts to resolve all complaints, violations, and/or contested cases within the jurisdiction of the Board. Failure to do so shall result in the Board taking action against the home inspector or associate home inspector, to the extent allowable by law, including suspending of a home inspector or associate home inspector's license, without which a home inspector or associate home inspector cannot perform work in the State of Rhode Island.

C. Grace Period: Compliance with the requirements of this Part shall begin as of the date this Part goes into effect. Enforcement of the licensing requirements shall begin on April 1, 2020

440 R.I. Code R. 440-RICR-10-00-5.6

Adopted effective 12/19/2019