- (1) An individual shall not advertise or claim to be a home inspector and shall not conduct a home inspection for compensation without first obtaining a license as a home inspector.
- (2) An individual shall not advertise as, claim to be, or engage in or work at the trade of home inspection unless an owner or employee of that business is a licensed home inspector.
(3) The board shall deny a license to any applicant who fails to:
- (a) Furnish evidence satisfactory to the board, showing that the individual: 1. 2. Is at least eighteen (18) years of age; Possesses a high school diploma or a High School Equivalency Diploma; and 3. Meets other criteria established by the board through promulgation of administrative regulations;
- (b) Verify the information submitted on the application form;
- (c) Complete a board-approved training program or course of study involving and pass an examination home inspections, the performance of prescribed or approved by the board;
- (d) Submit to the board a certificate of insurance that is acceptable to the board and that: 1. Is issued by an insurance company or other legal entity authorized to transact insurance business in Kentucky; Provides for general liability coverage of at least two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000); Lists the Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors as the certificate holder of any insurance policy satisfying the requirements of this paragraph; States that cancellation and nonrenewal of the underlying policy is not effective until the board receives at least ten (10) days' prior written notice of the cancellation or nonrenewal; and Contains any other terms and conditions established by the board; or 2. 3. 4. 5.
- (e) Pay a licensing fee established in KRS 198B.706.
- (4) An individual applying for a license as a home inspector shall apply on a written or electronic form prescribed and provided by the board.
Effective: June 29, 2017
History: Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 63, sec. 26, effective June 29, 2017. -- Amended 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 100, sec. 8, effective June 8, 2011. -- Amended 2008 Ky. Acts ch. 100, sec. 5, effective July 15, 2008. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 182, sec. 5, effective June 20, 2005. -- Created 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 109, sec. 7, effective July 13, 2004.