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FL H1071
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "single-trade inspection" to explicitly include solar energy and energy storage installations or alterations, among other existing trade categories like plumbing, mechanical, electrical, reroofing, and HVAC replacements
- Authorizes private providers to perform single-trade inspections for single-family or two-family dwellings, even when the local building official is able to provide timely inspection services
- Allows private providers to use automated or software-based plans review systems for single-trade plans reviews to determine compliance with applicable codes, including the National Electrical Code and the Florida Building Code
- Establishes an accelerated 2-business-day deadline for local building officials to issue or deny permits related to single-trade plans reviews for single-family or two-family dwellings, compared to the standard 20-business-day period for other permits
- Authorizes single-trade inspections by private providers to be performed either in person or virtually, and takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Alternative Plans Reviews and Inspections
Last Action
Died in Commerce Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 683 (Ch. 2025-140)
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Commerce Committee4/2/2025
Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee3/21/2025
Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee3/5/2025
Full Bill Text
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