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§ 444-D — SECTION 444-D License requirements for home inspectors

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What is NY RPL § 444-D?

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This section establishes the licensing requirements for individuals conducting home inspections for compensation. It specifies that only licensed home inspectors, architects, engineers, code enforcement officials, or those inspecting for licensure purposes may perform such inspections. Applies to individuals seeking to conduct home inspections in New York City.

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§ 444-D SECTION 444-D License requirements for home inspectors

RPL § 444-D

§ 444-d. License requirements for home inspectors. No person shall conduct or represent that he or she has the ability to conduct a home inspection for compensation unless such person is:

1.licensed as home inspector pursuant to this article; or

2.a person regulated by the state or a political subdivision thereof as an architect who is acting within the scope of his or her profession; or

3.a person regulated by the state or a political subdivision thereof as an engineer who is acting within the scope of his or her profession; or

4.a person who is employed as a code enforcement official by the state or a political subdivision thereof when acting within the scope of that government employment; or

5.a person making home inspections for the purpose of meeting the requirements of section four hundred forty-four-e of this article to qualify for licensure as a home inspector.

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