As used in this subchapter:(1) 'Applicant' means a person who is applying for registration or renewal of registration under this subchapter;(2) 'Client' means a person who engages the services of a home inspector for the purpose of obtaining inspection of and a written report on the condition of a residential unit;(3) 'Competency examination' means a written examination to establish whether an applicant possesses an adequate level of knowledge of home inspection procedures and components;(4) 'Home inspection' means a visual inspection of a residential unit and its attached carports and garages and the operation of the building's systems by using the controls normally operated by the owner;(5) 'Home inspection report' means a written report prepared for a fee and issued by a home inspector to document the results of a home inspection;(6) 'Home inspector' means a person who engages in the business of performing home inspections for compensation and who in the pursuit of that business offers to inspect or inspects the condition of a private residence;(7) 'Person' means any natural person; and(8) 'Residential unit' means any dwelling from one (1) to four (4) units in design intended ffers to inspect or inspects the condition of a private residence;(7) 'Person' means any natural person; and(8) 'Residential unit' means any dwelling from one (1) to four (4) units in design intended principally for residential purposes by one (1) or more persons.Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 36, eff. 7/24/2019.Acts 2003, No. 1328, § 1.
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