This bill proposes updates to current statutes regarding the permitting process for home power installations in Arizona. It mandates that municipalities and counties implement an online instant permitting process by January 1, 2027, which must handle applications for various home power installations, including energy storage systems. The bill also requires that all home power installations for single-family or two-family dwellings utilize this instant permitting system, with certain exemptions, and introduces provisions for remote building inspections and compliance reporting by municipalities.

Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions and responsibilities for municipalities, including the ability to suspend contractors or engineers who provide materially false information, along with an appeals process for such suspensions. It prohibits municipalities from charging for in-person audits and clarifies liability protections for municipal employees involved in inspections and permit issuances. The bill also removes the option for municipalities to delay adopting the instant permitting process, ensuring a streamlined and efficient permitting framework for home power installations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 23-901
House Engrossed Version: 23-901
Senate Engrossed Version: 9-468, 11-323, 33-1409