As used in this part 9, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Gas-fueled appliance" means a furnace, HVAC system, boiler, water heater, oven, stove, or dryer that directly combusts a gaseous or liquid fuel to provide services within a home. (2) "Heat pump" means an electrical device that uses a refrigeration cycle to: (a) Heat the internal space of a structure by transferring thermal energy from outside of the structure to inside the structure; or (b) Cool the internal space of a structure by transferring thermal energy from the inside of the structure to the outside of the structure. (3) "Home warranty service company" or "company" means any person that undertakes a contractual obligation on a new or preowned home through a home warranty service contract. (4) (a) "Home warranty service contract" means any contract or agreement whereby a person undertakes for a predetermined fee, with respect to a specified period of time, to maintain, repair, or replace any or all of the following elements of a specified new or preowned home: (I) Structural components, such as the roof, foundation, basement, walls, ceilings, or floors; (II) Utility systems, such as electrical, air conditioning, plumbing, HVAC, and heating systems, including furnaces; and (III) Appliances, such as stoves, washers, dryers, and dishwashers. (b) "Home warranty service contract" does not include: (I) Any contract or agreement whereby a public utility undertakes for a predetermined fee, with respect to a specified period of time, to repair or replace any or all of the elements of a specified new or preowned home as specified in subsection (4)(a)(II) or (4)(a)(III) of this section; or (II) A builder's warranty provided in connection with the sale of a new home. (5) "HVAC system" means a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. (6) "Person" includes an individual, company, corporation, association, agent, and every other legal entity. (7) "Preowned" means any of the following that is occupied as a residence and not owned by the builder-developer or first occupant: (a) A single-family residence; (b) A residential unit in a multiple-dwelling structure; or (c) A mobile home on a foundation.
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