The proposed bill would update current statutes by allowing property owners or their contractors to utilize private permitting providers for building plan reviews and inspections without requiring approval from municipalities or counties. This change would enable the issuance of private permits and certificates of completion, which must be submitted to the relevant municipality or county within 48 hours. Municipalities and counties would be mandated to accept and track these private permits similarly to their own, while being prohibited from imposing fees beyond reasonable recording costs.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for compliance and accountability, including a registration process for private permitting providers, the requirement for municipalities to post building codes and fee schedules on their websites, and the prohibition of fees for projects permitted under private providers if the required information is not posted. Key definitions such as "private permit" and "private certificate of completion" are established, and municipalities retain the authority to address nuisances without impacting the private permitting process. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the permitting process while ensuring safety and regulatory standards are upheld.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-461.21, 11-810.02
Senate Engrossed Version: 9-461.21, 11-810.02, 9-240, 12-820.01, 12-820.02