State Housing Law: remote inspections.
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill allows homeowners and contractors to request remote inspections for certain home renovation projects, such as heat pump replacements, reroofing, and minor electrical/plumbing work, starting in either July 2027 or January 2028. Local agencies must offer this option and establish protocols for conducting these remote inspections, which can be done via videoconferencing or recorded photos/videos. The bill also includes provisions for onsite audits to verify accuracy and temporary bans for those who misrepresent work during remote inspections.
Key provisions
- Homeowners and contractors can request remote inspections for specified renovation projects.
- Remote inspections must be offered by July 1, 2027, or January 1, 2028, depending on the local agency.
- Local agencies must establish protocols for conducting remote inspections.
- Remote inspections can be conducted via videoconferencing or recorded photos/videos.
- Local agencies can perform onsite audits to verify accuracy.
- Homeowners or contractors found to have misrepresented work can be temporarily banned from using remote inspections.
- Local agencies must ensure remote inspections are no more costly or time-consuming than in-person inspections.
- Existing immunities for public entities and employees apply to remote inspections.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Contractors
- Building Departments (City and County)
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