South Dakota § 36-21C-1 - Definition of terms.
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§ 36-21C-1. Definition of terms.
Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1) "Client," any person who engages, or seeks to engage, the services of a home inspector for the purpose of obtaining inspection of and written report upon the condition of a residential building;
(2) "Commission," the South Dakota Real Estate Commission;
(3) "Home inspector," any person registered or licensed as a home inspector pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;
(4) "Home inspection," an inspection and written evaluation of all the following components of a residential building: heating system, cooling system, plumbing system, electrical system, structural components, foundation, roof, masonry structure, and exterior and interior components;
(5) "Residential building," a structure consisting of not more than four family dwelling units.
Source: SL 2000, ch 194, § 1.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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