This article does not apply to an action:

1. (1) Against a contractor for which a claimant, as a consumer, is entitled to a specific remedy pursuant to Chapter 46A of this code;
2. (2) Against a contractor who is not licensed under the provisions of §30-42-1 et seq., of this code;
3. (3) Demanding damages of $5,000 or less;
4. (4) Alleging a construction defect that poses an imminent threat of injury to person or property;
5. (5) Alleging a construction defect that causes property not to be habitable;
6. (6) Against a contractor who failed to provide the notice required by §21-11A-5 or §21-11A-6 of this code;
7. (7) Against a contractor if the parties to the contract agreed to submit claims to mediation, arbitration, or another type of alternative dispute resolution; or
8. (8) Alleging claims for personal injury or death.