CT HB07029

State Building Inspector and Codes and Standards Committee, with Commissioner of Administrative Services approval, must establish a certification program for independent inspectors and inspection firms to perform State Building Code inspections effective July 1, 2025

Program must create classifications specifying duties, responsibilities, minimum qualifications, and insurance requirements for each type of inspector or firm

State Building Inspector will administer an oversight and audit program to ensure consistency and quality of inspections performed by certified inspectors and firms

State Building Inspector may charge reasonable certification application fees, with fee waivers available for applicants who demonstrate financial hardship

Commissioner may adopt regulations under chapter 54 of the general statutes to implement the program