Sec. 1. (a) This article applies to an individual who conducts home inspections for compensation.

     (b) This article does 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 authority acting under the authority of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

(2) An individual who is:

(A) either:

(i) registered as an architect under IC 25-4;

(ii) registered as a professional engineer under IC 25-31; or

(iii) licensed as a plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber under IC 25-28.5; and

(B) acting within the scope of the individual’s registration or license.

(3) An individual who is licensed under IC 25-34.1 as a real estate broker and is acting within the scope of the individual’s license.

(4) An individual who is licensed or certified under IC 25-34.1 as a real estate appraiser and is acting within the scope of the individual’s license or certificate.

(5) An individual who holds a certificate of authority under IC 27-1-27-2 as a public adjuster and is acting within the scope of the individual’s certificate.

(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;

under IC 15-16-5 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.

As added by P.L.145-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2008, SEC.63; P.L.127-2012, SEC.4.