(a) It is the duty of all home inspectors doing business in the state to conduct home inspections with the degree of care that a reasonably prudent home inspector would exercise.
(b) All home inspections conducted for compensation in this state shall be conducted according to the standards of practice and code of ethics set forth by the Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board.
(c) If agreed, between the inspector and his or her client, an inspection of lesser scope and detail may be conducted.
(d) Copies of all standards of practice and code of ethics set forth by the board shall be filed with the Secretary of State and made available at cost to anyone requesting the rules.
(e) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to allow home inspectors who are not registered as professional architects or engineers to perform any analysis of the systems, components, or structural integrity of a dwelling that would constitute the practice of civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
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