(a) This Chapter applies only to construction work under the building code and laws of the County and State.
(b) This Chapter does not apply to a person who constructs a building that is to be occupied as a personal residence for use of that person, if the person:
(1) receives a waiver from the Office to apply for and obtain any permits from the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services to construct a new home without being registered as a new home builder or a new home seller;
(2) signs a statement affirming that any permits issued by the Department of Permitting Services are issued solely for the purpose of that person performing work on that person’s own property; and
(3) signs a statement that the work for which the permit is issued is for that person. (2019 L.M.C., ch. 1, § 1.)