(A) A person desiring to be licensed as a home inspector shall submit written application to the commission on forms as the commission prescribes. Upon the submission of a completed application form and the payment of the fee required by the commission, the applicant is entitled to take the home inspector licensing examination as prescribed by the commission. Upon successful completion of the examination, the commission shall issue the applicant a license authorizing the applicant to engage in the business of home inspection in this State. The issuance of a license is evidence that the licensee is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a licensed home inspector while the license remains active.

(B) The commission shall promulgate regulations to establish the minimum qualifications and uniform criteria for the granting of a home inspector license.

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 40-59-540

  • Commission: means the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission. See South Carolina Code 40-59-500
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Home inspection: means the rendering of a written or oral report in exchange for compensation of any sort, regarding the condition of the construction or improvements to a residence including, but not limited to, structural problems or conditions, damage, safety problems, deterioration, equipment, and systems that are visible and readily accessible. See South Carolina Code 40-59-500
  • Home inspector: means an individual who, for compensation of any sort, engages in the business of home inspection. See South Carolina Code 40-59-500
  • License: means a license, registration, or certification issued in accordance with this chapter. See South Carolina Code 40-59-20
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