Ohio Admin. Code 4781-8-10 - Code of ethics for licensed manufactured home installers
(A) General.
(1) To safeguard the health and safety of the
public and the state of Ohio,
and to maintain integrity and high standards of skills
and practice in the manufactured home installer industry , the following rules of professional conduct,
promulgated in accordance with Chapter 4781. of the Revised Code, shall be
binding upon every person holding a license as a manufactured home installer in
Ohio.
(2) The manufactured homes
installer is charged with having knowledge and understanding of Chapter 4781.
of the Revised Code and its rules
rules promulgated thereunder for his or her conduct as
an installer. Such knowledge shall encompass the understanding that the
installation of manufactured homes, is a
privilege, as opposed to a right, and the licensee shall be forthright and
candid in statements or written responses to the commission
division or
its designee on matters pertaining to professional conduct.
(B) Code of ethics for
manufactured homes installers.
(1) The
manufactured home installer shall protect the health and safety of the public
and colleagues in the performance of professional duties. If a situation arises
which
that
threatens the health and safety of the public or the installer's colleagues,
the installer shall:
(a) If an inspector
advises an installer of a situation or deficiency, the installer shall correct
the situation or deficiency immediately and notify the person or entity
which gives
that
gave rise to the situation that correction is required;
(b) Refuse to proceed with the installation
involved;
(c) Notify the proper
authority, if in the installer's opinion, the situation is significantly
important or dangerous; and
(d)
Immediately notify the commission
division if the situation involves the professional
conduct of another licensee and/or inspector.
(2) The manufactured home installer shall
undertake only those assignments which
that the licensee is qualified by training, education,
and experience to perform. An installer must submit an estimate of the cost of
an installation prior to undertaking performance. The installer must provide a
homeowner/
- installer agreement on a form prescribed by the
commission
division prior to commencement of work. If the
competence of an installer comes into question, the commission
division
shall require that licensee to cooperate in any investigation by the
commission
division .
(3) It shall be the duty of every installer
who performs work on the installation of the manufactured home, including but
not limited to, structure, foundation, tie downs, blocking, leveling, weather
proofing, electrical, gas, plumbing, sewer connections, or mechanical systems,
to guarantee that the work is in
compliance
complies with Chapter 4781. of
the Revised Code and the rules promulgated thereunder.
(4) The manufactured home installer shall
only express an opinion as a technical or expert witness before any court or
quasi-judicial proceeding regarding the subject matter
of manufactured housing , if the installer's opinion is based on adequate
information, a competent technical background on the subject matter, and upon
an honest conviction as to the propriety of the opinion.
(5) The manufactured home installer shall at
all times act with complete integrity for each client and shall be honest in
all dealings with customers and the public.
(6) The manufactured home installer shall
respond promptly to all complaints.
(7) The manufactured home installer shall
maintain current knowledge of the products, methods, techniques,
and technology associated with the installation of manufactured homes and with
related business practices.
(8) The
manufactured home installer shall recognize and not fail in his or her
responsibility to supervise unlicensed installers, or knowingly permit
unlicensed installations to occur without the supervision of a licensed
installer.
(9) The manufactured
home installer who has knowledge or reason to believe that another person or
firm is guilty of violating any of the provisions of Chapter 4781. of the
Revised Code or the rules promulgated thereunder, shall immediately notify the
commission in writing
division .
(10) The manufactured home installer shall
not, directly or indirectly, pay, solicit, or offer
any bribe or payment for professional employment or to influence
favorable inspection results.
(11) The manufactured home installer shall
not falsify or permit misrepresentations of his or her professional
qualifications, and shall not misrepresent or exaggerate the responsibility or
the skills and competency required for any
employment or any installations.
(12) The manufactured home installer shall
ensure that any advertisements, brochures, or other solicitations for
employment do not misrepresent pertinent facts concerning employers, employees,
associates, joint ventures, or past
accomplishments with the intent and purpose
of enhancing qualifications and
or work experience.
(C) Conviction of a felony or the revocation
or suspension of a license in another jurisdiction for conduct that would
violate any of part of this rule if it
occurred in the state of Ohio may be grounds for the commission
division
to charge the licensee with a violation of this rule.
(D) A person shall return his or her license
and identification card to the commission
division
within three business days after receipt of notice of revocation,
suspension or non-renewal.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4781.04, 4781.14
Rule Amplifies: 4781.04, 4781.09, 4781.14
Prior Effective Dates: 11/01/2006, 01/01/2010, 06/02/2011
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