43-54 Home Inspectors
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<![CDATA[CHAPTER 43-54HOME INSPECTORS43-54-01. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:1."Client" means a person that engages or seeks to engage the services of a home<br>inspector for a home inspection.2."Home inspection" means the process by which a home inspector provides a<br>nonintrusive, visual examination and written evaluation of the heating system,<br>cooling system, plumbing system, electrical system, structural components,<br>foundation, roof, masonry structure, and exterior and interior components of a<br>residential building. The term does not include an examination of items that are<br>concealed or not readily accessible or identification of concealed conditions or<br>defects.3."Home inspector" means an individual registered under this chapter to conduct<br>home inspections.4."Registrar" means the secretary of state.5."Residential building" means a structure consisting of not more than four family<br>dwelling units.43-54-02. Home inspector registration required - Penalty. The registrar shall issueand renew registrations to home inspectors pursuant to this chapter. An individual may not<br>perform a home inspection for compensation unless registered under this chapter. An individual<br>who violates this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.43-54-03. Registering of home inspectors. An applicant for a registration as a homeinspector shall file a written application in the form prescribed by the registrar. An applicant:1.Must be at least eighteen years of age;2.Shall submit proof of satisfactory completion of an examination on home inspection<br>offered by the American society of home inspectors, the national association of<br>home inspectors, the national association of certified home inspectors, the<br>examination board of professional home inspectors, or the international code<br>council;3.Shall submit proof of current errors and omissions insurance coverage in an amount<br>of one hundred thousand dollars or more covering all home inspection activities; and4.Shall pay a fee of two hundred dollars.43-54-04. Exceptions to registration requirements. The registration requirements ofthis chapter do not apply to:1.An individual employed as a code enforcement official by the state or a political<br>subdivision when acting within the scope of that employment.2.An individual licensed, certified, or registered under this title when acting within the<br>scope of practice of that individual's profession or occupation.3.An individual engaged as an insurance adjuster when acting within the scope of that<br>engagement.Page No. 143-54-05. Renewal of registration. A registration issued under this chapter expiresJune thirtieth of each calendar year and may be renewed upon submission of a renewal fee of<br>fifty dollars and provision of proof of continuous insurance coverage as required for registration.<br>The application for renewal must be postmarked before July first of each year. The registrar shall<br>cancel the registration of an individual who fails to file a timely application for the renewal of<br>registration. The cancellation must be without notice or opportunity for hearing. An individual<br>whose registration has been canceled and who desires to reregister must file an initial<br>application, pay the initial application fee, and provide proof of current errors and omissions<br>insurance. An individual registered under this chapter may not engage in any activity under this<br>chapter after June thirtieth of any year unless that individual has a valid registration.Page No. 2Document Outlinechapter 43-54 home inspectors]]>