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 applications for building permits or additional permits and approve them if they conform to the relevant laws and codes. The bill introduces a timeline for the approval or denial of applications, requiring that decisions be made within 10 business days for standard applications and 15 business days for unusually complicated ones. Additionally, if an application is deemed incomplete, the enforcing agency must notify the applicant within 7 days; otherwise, the application is considered complete.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the definitions of "additional permit" and "complete application," detailing what constitutes an additional permit and the requirements for an application to be considered complete. It also emphasizes the enforcing agency's responsibility to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications and allows for the suspension, revocation, or cancellation of permits in cases of non-compliance or false statements in applications. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline the permitting process and enhance clarity for applicants and enforcing agencies.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 125.1511