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The Law
At this time Ohio has no licensing of home inspectors.
We are in compliance with current requirements for doing electrical inspections.
We are in compliance with current requirements for offering warranties.
We are in compliance with current requirements for electrical and plumbing contractors.
We will continue to procure any licenses or certifications required by the State of Ohio.
§ 3783.06 Prohibition.
Text of Statute
No person shall engage in the practice of electrical inspection in this
state unless he is the holder of a certificate of competency as an electrical safety inspector issued under Chapter 3783 of the Revised Code. Any person practicing or offering to practice electrical inspection shall show proof of his certification upon request as provided by rules of the board of building standards.
HISTORY: 133 v H 991 (Eff 9-4-70); 135 v H 1. Eff 3-22-73.
§ 3783.01 Definitions.
Text of Statute
As used in sections 3783.01 to 3783.08 , inclusive, of the Revised Code:
(A) “Electrical safety inspector” means a person who is certified as provided in Chapter 3783 of the Revised Code.
(B) The “practice of electrical inspection” includes any ascertainment of compliance with the Ohio building code, or the electrical code of a political subdivision of this state by a person, who, for compensation, inspects the construction and installation of electrical conductors, fittings, devices, and fixtures for light, heat or power services equipment, or the installation, alteration, replacement, maintenance, or repair of any electrical wiring and equipment that is subject to any of the aforementioned codes.
(C) “Ohio building code” means the rules and regulations adopted by the board of building standards under Chapter 3781 . of the Revised Code.
(D) “Board of building standards” or “board” means the board established by section 3781.07 of the Revised Code.
HISTORY: 133 v H 991. Eff 9-4-70.
Text of Statute
Whoever violates section
3783.06 of the Revised Code shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars.
HISTORY : 133 v H 991. Eff 9-4-70.