§ 17-52-303 - Definitions. - Arkansas Statutes

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) "Board" means the Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board as established in this subchapter;

(3) "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;

(4) "Competency examination" means a written examination to establish whether an applicant possesses an adequate level of knowledge of home inspection procedures and components;

(5) "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;

(6) "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;

(7) "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;

(8) "Person" means any natural person; and

(9) "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.