The bill amends sections 3781.19 and 3781.20 of the Revised Code and enacts a new section, 3781.21, to enhance the procedures related to building inspections and appeals in Ohio. It establishes a board of building appeals within the Department of Commerce, consisting of five members appointed by the governor, and outlines their qualifications and terms. The board is empowered to adopt its own rules and set fees for processing appeals, including the ability to establish additional fees for expedited appeals as specified in the new section 3781.21. This section allows for expedited appeals to be processed more quickly, requiring hearings to be held within five days of a request, and permits the use of electronic technology for these hearings.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the fees for expedited appeals shall not exceed $500 per day, with a total cap of $1,000 for the entire appeal. It also allows for the possibility of expedited follow-up hearings if a continuance is issued during the appeal process. The existing sections 3781.19 and 3781.20 are repealed, streamlining the legal framework governing building appeals and enhancing the efficiency of the appeals process.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3781.19, 3781.20
As Reported By Senate Committee: 3781.19, 3781.20
As Passed By Senate: 3781.19, 3781.20
As Reported By House Committee: 3781.19, 3781.20
As Passed By House: 3781.19, 3781.20
As Enrolled: 3781.19, 3781.20