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If a buyer doesn't want a home inspection, can they still have a licensed person inspect certain systems?
tate law defines a home inspection as "a visual analysis for the purpose of providing a professional opinion of the condition of a residential building, ancillary building, any reasonably accessible installed components, and the operation of the building systems, including any controls normally operated by the owner of the building, for the following components:
(i) Heating systems;
(ii) Cooling systems;
(iii) Electrical systems;
(iv) Plumbing systems;
(v) Structural components;
(vi) Foundations;
(vii) Roof covering;
(viii) Exterior and Interior components; and
(ix) Any other site aspects that affect the residential dwelling."
Therefore, if the Buyer is receiving an inspection which covers ALL of the above mentioned components, then it must be performed by a licensed home inspector. However, a Buyer is permitted to get an inspection of individual systems without using a licensed home inspector. However, the person performing the limited inspection must meet state requirements for licensure and/or experience.
(e.g. a licensed electrician to inspect the electrical, a licensed plumber to inspect the plumbing, an experienced roofer to inspect the roof.)