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Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVII. Economic Security and Public Welfare § 198B.702.Exemptions from requirements of KRS 198B.700 to 198B.738

Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

KRS 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.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVII. Economic Security and Public Welfare § 198B.702.Exemptions from requirements of KRS 198B.700 to 198B.738 - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xvii-economic-security-and-public-welfare/ky-rev-st-sect-198b-702/

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