The provisions of this article do not apply to:
- (A) a person employed by the State of South Carolina or any political subdivision of the State as a code enforcement official when acting within the scope of that employment;
- (B) a person inspecting a home exclusively for the use of a bank, savings and loan association, or credit union, unless otherwise required by federal law or regulation;
- (C) a person duly licensed, registered, or certified pursuant to Chapter 3 of this title or a person duly licensed as a general contractor pursuant to Chapter 11 of this title or a person duly licensed pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 59 of this title or a person duly licensed or registered as a professional engineer pursuant to Chapter 22 of this title. Notwithstanding the exemption from licensure under this article, the provisions of this article relating to the conduct of the person in the performance of a home inspection shall apply to such person. Any violation of this article is considered a violation against the person's license and subjects the person to disciplinary action by the licensing board under which the person is duly licensed.