HB 1784 Summary

• Requires periodic inspections of exterior walls and appurtenances of buildings five or more stories in height, with first inspection due by December 31, 2026, and subsequent inspections every seven years on a recurring cycle.

• Mandates inspections be conducted by licensed professional engineers or architects following ASTM E2270 standards and include physical hands-on inspection of a representative sample from scaffolding or observation platforms.

• Establishes three classification categories for building conditions: "safe," "safe with a repair and maintenance program," and "unsafe," with owners required to begin repairs within ten days of receiving an unsafe condition report.

• Allows building owners to apply for inspection waivers if all exterior walls have been substantially restored within the seven years before the scheduled inspection date.

• Permits owners to appeal inspection findings to the state building code council within 30 days by submitting a second professional's report; appeal filing stays repair requirements but not public safety measures.