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This bill revises Ohio's building inspection laws by modifying the existing statutes related to building appeals boards and introducing a new expedited appeals process. The bill establishes a detailed framework for how expedited appeals can be conducted by state and local building appeals boards, requiring these boards to commence appeals within one day of request and hold hearings within five days, excluding weekends and holidays. The bill allows for expedited appeals in two scenarios: immediately upon initial request or during the course of an ongoing appeal if a hearing is continued. Requestors of expedited appeals will be required to pay a fee not exceeding $500 per day of the appeal and a total of $1,000 for the entire expedited process. The bill also provides flexibility for these boards to conduct hearings electronically via teleconference or video conference. Additionally, the bill maintains the existing structure of the state board of building appeals, which consists of five members appointed by the governor, including professionals from various fields such as law, architecture, engineering, fire prevention, and plumbing. The legislation aims to streamline the building appeals process, making it more efficient and responsive to urgent building-related issues.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb6