Bill > HB3722

This bill creates the Design Professional Self-Certification Act, which establishes a program allowing qualified design professionals (licensed architects or professional engineers) in participating municipalities to self-certify construction permit applications for certain types of repair and alteration projects. The self-certification program will be administered by the Capital Development Board's Executive Director and applies to specific building use groups with square footage limitations, such as business, residential, and storage occupancies. Qualified design professionals must meet stringent requirements, including having at least three years of licensure, professional liability insurance, and no recent history of fraudulent permit submissions. The bill mandates a comprehensive oversight process, including random audits by the Board, potential sanctions for professionals who submit inaccurate or non-compliant documents, and a public database tracking professional sanctions. Participating municipalities must issue permits within five calendar days of receiving a self-certified application, and project owners must sign hold harmless agreements acknowledging their responsibility for code compliance. The Capital Development Board is required to conduct a study by January 1, 2029, to evaluate potential expansions of the self-certification program, with a report submitted to the Governor and General Assembly, ultimately aiming to streamline the construction permit process while maintaining rigorous safety and compliance standards.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3722&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104