Kentucky Statutes 198B.702 – Exemptions from requirements of KRS 198B.700 to 198B.738
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KRS § 198B.700 to KRS § 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 KRS § 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: June 8, 2011
History: Amended 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 100, sec. 4, effective June 8, 2011. — Amended
2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 298, effective July 15, 2010. — Created 2004 Ky. Acts ch.
109, sec. 2, effective July 13, 2004.
(1) An individual who is acting within the scope of the individual’s employment as:
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 198B.702
- Department: means the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction. See Kentucky Statutes 198B.010
- real estate: includes lands, tenements, and hereditaments and all rights thereto and interest therein, other than a chattel interest. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
(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 KRS § 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: June 8, 2011
History: Amended 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 100, sec. 4, effective June 8, 2011. — Amended
2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 298, effective July 15, 2010. — Created 2004 Ky. Acts ch.
109, sec. 2, effective July 13, 2004.