RI H7512

Insurance adjusters who evaluate, inspect, or recommend repair/replacement costs for building components regulated under the state building code must register as contractors unless otherwise licensed

Persons performing property inspections of commercial/residential structures, roofing systems, or building envelopes for insurers in connection with insurance claims must be licensed as home inspectors

Creates new statutory definition of "insurance adjuster" covering anyone who investigates, inspects, evaluates, or provides opinions on property damage for insurers, regardless of job title (inspector, consultant, field representative, building consultant, or appraiser)

Applies licensing requirements whether services are performed directly for insurers or indirectly through vendors, contractors, or third parties

Takes effect upon passage