(1) In this section, “reasonably competent and diligent inspection” means an inspection that complies with the standards established under this subchapter or the rules promulgated under this subchapter.
(2) A home inspector shall perform a reasonably competent and diligent inspection to detect observable conditions of an improvement to residential real property. Except for removing an access panel that is normally removed by an occupant of residential real property, this subsection does not require a home inspector to disassemble any component of an improvement to residential real property. A reasonably competent and diligent inspection under this subsection is not required to be technically exhaustive.
(3) After completing a home inspection, a home inspector shall submit a written report to a client that does all of the following:
(a) Lists the components of an improvement to residential real property that the home inspector is required to inspect under the rules promulgated under s. 440.974 (1) (b).
(b) Lists the components of an improvement to residential real property that the home inspector has inspected.
(bm) States the property address, the name of the home inspector who conducted the home inspection, the date of the home inspection, the names of the individuals who prepared the report, the date the report was prepared, and, if applicable, the date the report was revised.
(cm) Describes any defect that is detected by the home inspector during his or her home inspection. A home inspector shall use the term “defect” in describing a condition in the written report required under this subsection if the home inspector believes the condition satisfies the definition of “defect” under s. 440.97 (2m).
(cr) 1. Includes a summary page that includes at least all of the following: a. A list of conditions, labeled as defects, that are observed under par.
(cm) to be defects, as defined in s. 440.97 (2m). b. Other than items labeled as defects, a listing of components needing repairs, components needing further evaluation, items to monitor, and maintenance items. 2. The summary page shall include references to the page, heading, or item number in the detailed account for further information. 3. The summary page shall include all of the following statements: