Smoke Damage Recovery Act.
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Overview
The Smoke Damage Recovery Act aims to establish clear standards and requirements for assessing, remediating, and restoring residential properties damaged by wildfires, specifically addressing smoke damage. It mandates the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) to develop health-based standards, training programs, and certification requirements for professionals involved in this process. The bill also requires insurers to adhere to these standards and cover the costs of necessary testing and restoration, ensuring properties are safe and habitable for residents.
Key provisions
- CalEPA must develop health-based standards for testing and remediation of smoke damage from wildfires.
- CalEPA must establish training and certification requirements for professionals inspecting, evaluating, and restoring smoke-damaged properties.
- Insurers must adhere to CalEPA’s standards when handling smoke damage claims and cannot terminate additional living expense coverage until a property is cleared for habitation.
- The bill creates a Wildfire Remediation and Restoration Certification and Training Fund to support training and certification programs.
- Insurers are responsible for covering the costs of sampling and testing required by CalEPA standards.
- Insurers must inspect smoke-damaged properties within 30 days of receiving a claim notice.
- The bill requires insurance adjusters and public insurance adjusters to undergo training and certification in wildfire smoke damage assessment.
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