National Association of Certified Home Inspectors

Georgia License Requirements

Georgia Trade practice act (Chapter 3, Title 8) enacted in 1994.
No Education or CE requirements.

Contact Info
Georgia Secretary of State
Construction Industry Licensing Board
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217
Phone: (478) 207-1416
Fax: (478) 207-1425
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/construct/
http://www.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/pub/ocode/ocgsearch?docname=OCode/G/8/3/330

[i] -3-330 G

*** CODE SECTION *** 12/03/01

8-3-330.

As used in this article, the term "home inspector" means any person,

except an employee of a county, municipality, or political

subdivision while engaged in the performance of the duties of his or

her employment, who, for consideration, inspects and reports on the

condition of any home or single-family dwelling or the grounds,

roof, exterior surface, garage or carport, structure, attic,

basement or crawl space, electrical system, heating system,

air-conditioning system, plumbing, on-site sewerage disposal, pool

or hot tub, fireplace, kitchen, appliances, or any combination

thereof for a prospective purchaser or seller.

8-3-331.

Every home inspector shall provide to the person on whose behalf a

home or single-family dwelling is being inspected a written document

specifying:

(1) The scope of the inspection, including those structural

elements, systems, and subsystems to be inspected;

(2) That the inspection is a visual inspection; and

(3) That the home inspector will notify in writing the person on

whose behalf such inspection is being made of any defects noted

during the inspection, along with any recommendation that certain

experts be retained to determine the extent and corrective action

necessary for such defects.

8-3-331.1.

Nothing in this article shall preempt a political subdivision from

prescribing licensing requirements for home inspectors.

8-3-332.

Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall be

guilty of a misdemeanor.

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