(a) To be eligible to work on a project funded by the Strengthen Arkansas Homes Program as an evaluator, an evaluator shall:(1) Meet the program requirements under subsection (b) of this section; and(2) Maintain a current copy of all applicable certificates, licenses, and proof of insurance coverage with the program office.
(1) Meet the program requirements under subsection (b) of this section; and
(2) Maintain a current copy of all applicable certificates, licenses, and proof of insurance coverage with the program office.
(b) The program requirements for an evaluator to participate in the program include that the evaluator:(1) (A) Is in good standing with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety and maintains an active Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety certification as a FORTIFIED Home evaluator, or other certification under a successor entity of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.(B) The evaluator shall pay all fees associated with certification and training;(2) If applicable, is registered to do business in Arkansas with the Secretary of State;(3) Agrees to follow the program's procedures and rules as promulgated by the Insurance Commissioner;(4) Shall maintain accurate contact information with the State Insurance Department and notify the department within ten (10) days of any changes in his or her contact information;(5) Shall not have a financial interest in any project that the evaluator inspects for designation purposes for the program;(6) Shall not be a contractor or supplier of any materials, products, or systems installed in a project the evaluator inspects for designation purposes for the program;(7) Shall not be the sales agent for a project being designated for the program; and(8) Agrees to inform the department of a potential conflict of interest.
(1) (A) Is in good standing with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety and maintains an active Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety certification as a FORTIFIED Home evaluator, or other certification under a successor entity of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.(B) The evaluator shall pay all fees associated with certification and training;
(A) Is in good standing with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety and maintains an active Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety certification as a FORTIFIED Home evaluator, or other certification under a successor entity of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.
(B) The evaluator shall pay all fees associated with certification and training;
(2) If applicable, is registered to do business in Arkansas with the Secretary of State;
(3) Agrees to follow the program's procedures and rules as promulgated by the Insurance Commissioner;
(4) Shall maintain accurate contact information with the State Insurance Department and notify the department within ten (10) days of any changes in his or her contact information;
(5) Shall not have a financial interest in any project that the evaluator inspects for designation purposes for the program;
(6) Shall not be a contractor or supplier of any materials, products, or systems installed in a project the evaluator inspects for designation purposes for the program;
(7) Shall not be the sales agent for a project being designated for the program; and
(8) Agrees to inform the department of a potential conflict of interest.