Wisconsin Statutes (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Chapter 440. Department Of Safety And Professional Services |
SubChapter XI. HOME INSPECTORS |
Section 440.97. Definitions.
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- In this subchapter:(1) “Client" means a person who contracts with a home inspector for a home inspection.(2) “Compensation" means direct or indirect payment, including the expectation of payment whether or not actually received.(3) “Dwelling unit" means a structure or that part of a structure that is used or intended to be used as a home, residence or sleeping place by one person or by 2 or more persons who are maintaining a common household, to the exclusion of all others.(4) “Home inspection" means the process by which a home inspector examines the observable systems and components of improvements to residential real property that are readily accessible.(5) “Home inspection report" means a written opinion of a home inspector concerning all of the following:(a) The condition of the improvements to residential real property that contains not more than 4 dwelling units.(b) The condition of mechanical and structural components of the improvements specified in par. (a) .(6) “Home inspector" means an individual who, for compensation, conducts a home inspection.(7) “Technically exhaustive" means the extensive use of measurements, instruments, testing, calculations and other means to develop scientific or engineering findings, conclusions or recommendations.