Home Inspector Application Form (Page 4 of 4) in pdf

TIPS TO REMEMBER

No person shall undertake the business of home inspector unless he/she has complied with the provisions of

this Act.

No person who is registered/licensed under one name shall engage in business as a home inspector under

any other name, unless the other name is also registered.

All advertisements, contracts, correspondence, and other documents prepared by a home inspector shall

indicate the home inspector’s license number, name, and address.

Should the insurance coverage required by this Act cease to be effective, the home inspector must notify the

Alabama Building Commission in writing immediately.

The home inspector’s registration/license will be

suspended until the insurance is reinstated or replaced. At the time the certificate of insurance is issued, the

person applying for the insurance must inform the company that it must provide 30 day advance notice to the

Alabama Building Commission if the insurance is to be cancelled.

PENALTIES

Class A Misdemeanor – The Following shall be deemed guilty of a Class A Misdemeanor:

Anyone who undertakes or attempts to undertake the business of home inspection without first registering and

obtaining a license.

Anyone who knowingly presents or files false information with the Alabama Building Commission when

registering as a home inspector.

Prohibition Against Enforcement of Action

Anyone who fails to register and obtain a license shall not be able to bring action to enforce the provisions of

any contract to provide home inspections.

DEFINITIONS

Home Inspector

A person who engages in the business of performing home inspections for compensation and, who, in the pursuit of

that independent business, undertakes or offers to undertake, or submits a bid to, or contracts or undertakes to

inspect, or assume charge, in a supervisory capacity or otherwise, or inspects the condition of, the construction of or

erection of a private residence on behalf of another person.

Residence

Any dwelling, from one to four units in design intended principally for residential purposes by one or more individuals.

Person

Any natural person, limited or general partnership, association, corporation, or other legal entity, or any combination

thereof.

COMPLETING THIS FORM

Please type or print in dark ink the requested information on the attached form. Detach and mail (along with

any other forms and/or information) to the ALABAMA BUILDING COMMISSION with cashier’s check, bank

check or commercial money order ($300.00). (Sorry, the ALABAMA BUILDING COMMISSION is unable to

accept credit cards, cash, personal and/or company checks.)

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