Section 198B.702 - Exemptions from requirements of KRS 198B.700 to 198B.738KRS 198B.700 to 198B.738 shall apply to an individual who conducts home inspections for compensation, but shall not apply to the following:
(1) An individual who is acting within the scope of the individual's employment as: (a) A code enforcement official for the state or a political subdivision of the state; or(b) A representative of a state or local housing agency or an individual acting under the authority of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development;(2) An individual who is acting within the scope of the individual's license as a licensed: (a) Architect under KRS Chapter 323;(b) Professional engineer under KRS Chapter 322;(c) Plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber under KRS Chapter 318;(d) Electrician, master electrician, or electrical contractor under KRS Chapter 227A;(e) Liquefied petroleum gas dealers under KRS Chapter 234;(f) Master heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractor, journeyman heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, or an apprentice heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic under this chapter; or(g) Fire protection sprinkler contractor, fire protection system certificate holder, or certified fire sprinkler inspector under this chapter;(3) An individual licensed under KRS Chapter 324 as a real estate broker, broker-salesperson, or salesperson and is acting within the scope of the individual's license;(4) An individual who is licensed under KRS Chapter 324A as a real estate appraiser and is acting within the scope of the individual's license;(5) An individual who holds a license under KRS Chapter 304 as an insurance adjuster and is acting within the scope of the individual's license;(6) An individual who holds a permit, certificate, or license to:(a) Use and apply pesticides; or(b) Make diagnostic inspections and reports for wood destroying pests and fungi under KRS Chapter 217B and is acting within the scope of the individual's certificate or license;(7) An individual who holds a license from a political subdivision as a tradesperson or home builder and is acting within the scope of the individual's license;(8) An individual who holds a current and valid license, certificate, or permit under KRS 227.550 to 227.660 and is acting within the scope of the individual's license, certificate, or permit as a: (a) Manufactured home retailer;(b) Manufactured home certified retailer; or(c) Manufactured home certified installer; or(9) A person not subject to licensure by the Commonwealth who is engaged in providing estimates for remodeling or repair to a residential dwelling.Effective:6/8/2011
Amended 2011, Ky. Acts ch. 100, sec. 4, effective6/8/2011. -- Amended 2010, Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 298, effective 7/15/2010. -- Created 2004, Ky. Acts ch. 109, sec. 2, effective 7/13/2004.