KRS 198B.702: Exemptions from requirements of KRS 198B.700 to 198B.738.

KRS 198B.700 to 198B.738 shall apply to an individual who conducts home inspections

for compensation, but shall not apply to the following:

(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 Depa rtment of Housing and Urban

Development;

(2) An individual who is acting within the scope of the individual's license as a

licensed:

(a) Architect under KRS Chapter 323;

(b) Professional engineer under KRS Chapter 322;

(c) Plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber under KRS Chapter 318;

(d) Electrician, master electrician, or electrical contractor under KRS Chapter

227A;

(e) Liquefied petroleum gas dealers under KRS Chapter 234;

(f) Master heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractor, journeyman

heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, or an apprentice heating,

ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic under this chapter; or

(g) Fire protection sprinkler contract or, fire protection system certificate holder,

or certified fire sprinkler inspector 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 property 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

(b) Make diagnostic inspections and reports for wood destroying pests and fungi

under KRS Chapter 217B a nd is acting within the scope of the individual's

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,

certificate, or permit as a:

(a) Manufactured home retailer;

(b) Manufactured home certified retailer; or

(c) Manufactured home certified installer; or

(9) A person not subject to licensure by the Commonwealth who is engaged in

providing estimates for remodeling or repair to a residential dwelling.