KRS 198B.700 to 198B.738 shall apply to an individual who conducts home inspections for compensation, but shall not apply to the following:
(1) An individual who is acting within the scope of the individual's employment as:
(a) A code enforcement official for the state or a political subdivision of the state; or (b) A representative of a state or local housing agency or an individual acting under the authority of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development;
(2) An individual who is acting within the scope of the individual's license as a licensed:
(a) Architect under KRS Chapter 323;
(b) Professional engineer under KRS Chapter 322;
(c) Plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber under KRS Chapter 318;
(d) Electrician, master electrician, or electrical contractor under KRS Chapter 227A;
(e) Liquefied petroleum gas dealers under KRS Chapter 234;
(f) Master heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractor, journeyman heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic, or an apprentice heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic under this chapter; or (g) Fire protection sprinkler contractor, fire protection system certificate holder, or certified fire sprinkler inspector under this chapter;
(3) An individual licensed under KRS Chapter 324 as a real estate broker, broker- salesperson, or salesperson and is acting within the scope of the individual's license;
(4) An individual who is licensed under KRS Chapter 324A as a real estate appraiser and is acting within the scope of the individual's license;
(5) An individual who holds a license under KRS Chapter 304 as an insurance adjuster and is acting within the scope of the individual's license;
(6) An individual who holds a permit, certificate, or license to:
(a) Use and apply pesticides; or (b) Make diagnostic inspections and reports for wood destroying pests and fungi under KRS Chapter 217B and is acting within the scope of the individual's certificate or license;
(7) An individual who holds a license from a political subdivision as a tradesperson or home builder and is acting within the scope of the individual's license;
(8) An individual who holds a current and valid license, certificate, or permit under KRS 227.550 to 227.660 and is acting within the scope of the individual's license, certificate, or permit as a:
(a) Manufactured home retailer;
(b) Manufactured home certified retailer; or (c) Manufactured home certified installer; or (9) A person not subject to licensure by the Commonwealth who is engaged in providing estimates for remodeling or repair to a residential dwelling.