Bill > SB282

This bill aims to streamline and simplify the permitting and installation process for residential heat pump water heaters and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems in California. The bill requires cities and counties to offer asynchronous inspections, meaning contractors and building inspectors do not need to be present simultaneously during inspections. It mandates the development of standardized, two-page permitting checklists by July 1, 2026, and requires local governments to implement an online, automated permitting process by July 1, 2027 that can issue permits in real-time on the same day of application. The bill also limits permit fees for heat pump water heaters to $50 and HVAC systems to $150, with some exceptions for smaller municipalities. Additionally, the bill makes void any homeowners' association rules or deed restrictions that prohibit the installation of heat pump systems or the replacement of gas appliances with electric ones. The legislation is designed to encourage the adoption of zero-emission water heating and space conditioning systems by reducing administrative barriers and costs associated with their installation, while still maintaining safety standards and local government oversight.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB282