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198B.702 Exemptions.

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Page 1 of 2 198B.702 Exemptions. KRS 198B.700 to 198B.738 shall apply to an individual who conducts home inspections <br>for compensation, but shall not apply to the following: <br>(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 <br>Development; (2) An individual who is acting within the scope of the individual's license as a licensed: <br>(a) Architect under KRS Chapter 323; <br>(b) Professional engineer under KRS Chapter 322; <br>(c) Plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber under KRS Chapter 318; <br>(d) Electrician, master electrician, or electrical contractor under KRS Chapter 227A; (e) Liquefied petroleum gas dealers under KRS Chapter 234; or <br>(f) Master heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractor, journeyman heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, or an apprentice heating, <br>ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic 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 <br>(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 <br>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, <br>certificate, or permit as a: <br>(a) Manufactured home retailer; <br>(b) Manufactured home certified retailer; or <br>(c) Manufactured home certified installer; or Page 2 of 2 (9) Employees of the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction or the State Fire Marshall's Office acting in their official capacities as inspectors of buildings <br>and manufactured housing. Effective: July 15, 2010 <br>History: Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 298, effective July 15, 2010. -- Created 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 109, sec. 2, effective July 13, 2004.