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ID H0154

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Business Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State division and local governments may conduct live virtual inspections using real-time visual or electronic aids, but must verify the physical address or location during each inspection

  • Virtual inspections are prohibited for structural inspections on buildings three stories or greater

  • Permit holders may hire a third-party inspector (certified by the International Code Council) if a requested inspection is not performed within 15 business days, with costs reimbursed by the responsible government entity

  • A 10% refund of permit and inspection fees is required when an inspector fails a project and does not provide the reason for failure within 3 days

  • Declared an emergency measure, effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide for certain live virtual inspections and to provide for timely inspections and the option for third party inspections in certain situations.

IDAHO BUILDING CODE ACT

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Business

2/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Business2/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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