This bill modifies provisions relating to building inspectors. This bill: - defines terms; - directs the Uniform Building Code Commission to: collect data pertaining to building inspectors;publish gathered data on an annual basis; andreport the data annually to the Legislature; - expands the scope for the Division of Professional Licensing to spend money from surcharges; - adds unlawful and unprofessional conduct provisions for licensed building inspectors acting as qualified building officials; - requires a local regulator to hire or contract with a qualified building official; and - makes technical and conforming changes. Recommended by: Business and Labor Interim Committee

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 15A-1-105, 15A-1-202, 15A-1-203, 15A-1-209, 58-56-9, 58-56-9.1, 58-56-9.3, 63I-1-258
Substitute #1: 15A-1-105, 15A-1-202, 15A-1-203, 15A-1-209, 58-56-9, 58-56-9.1, 58-56-9.3