Ark. Code § 17-52-303

Current with legislation from 2024 Fiscal and Special Sessions.
Section 17-52-303 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Applicant" means a person who is applying for registration or renewal of registration under this subchapter;
(2) "Client" means a person who engages the services of a home inspector for the purpose of obtaining inspection of and a written report on the condition of a residential unit;
(3) "Competency examination" means a written examination to establish whether an applicant possesses an adequate level of knowledge of home inspection procedures and components;
(4) "Home inspection" means a visual inspection of a residential unit and its attached carports and garages and the operation of the building's systems by using the controls normally operated by the owner;
(5) "Home inspection report" means a written report prepared for a fee and issued by a home inspector to document the results of a home inspection;
(6) "Home inspector" means a person who engages in the business of performing home inspections for compensation and who in the pursuit of that business offers to inspect or inspects the condition of a private residence;
(7) "Person" means any natural person; and
(8) "Residential unit" means any dwelling from one (1) to four (4) units in design intended principally for residential purposes by one (1) or more persons.

Ark. Code § 17-52-303

Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 36, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 2003, No. 1328, § 1.