The bill amends section 71-6401 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to introduce provisions for virtual inspections as part of the Building Construction Act. It defines key terms such as "authorized inspector" and "inspection records," and establishes conditions under which virtual inspections may be conducted. Specifically, virtual inspections can be allowed for single-family or two-family residential buildings that are less than three stories and under ten thousand square feet, provided that the contractor's name is submitted and the inspection is conducted live. Additionally, nonstructural inspections may utilize video or photo documentation for reinspection purposes.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that any state agency, county, city, or village that opts to use virtual inspections is not required to disclose the name of the contractor involved. The original section 71-6401 is repealed, indicating a complete update to the legal framework governing building inspections in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 71-6401
Final Reading: 71-6401
Slip Law: 71-6401