The bill amends the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act by updating the procedures for building permit applications. It specifies that an enforcing agency must examine an application and either approve or deny it within a set timeframe: 10 business days for standard applications and 15 business days for unusually complicated ones. If the agency fails to act within these timeframes, the application is automatically deemed denied, allowing the applicant to appeal to the appropriate board. Additionally, the bill clarifies that changes to previously approved plans must also be approved by the enforcing agency if they conform to the law.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a provision requiring the department to reimburse applicants for their fees if the department does not act on their building permit application within the specified timeframes. It also emphasizes the enforcing agency's responsibility to ensure compliance with the approved application and allows for the suspension, revocation, or cancellation of permits in cases of non-compliance or false statements in the application. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline the building permit process and enhance accountability within the enforcing agencies.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 125.1511