*** 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.