Bill > AB1308

This bill requires building departments in cities and counties to conduct inspections of certain residential building projects within 10 business days of receiving a notice of completed work. Specifically, the bill applies to new residential constructions with 1-10 units and residential additions to existing buildings with 1-9 units, where no floors are more than 40 feet above ground level. If a building department fails to conduct the inspection within the 10-business-day timeframe, this would be considered a violation of the Housing Accountability Act. The bill aims to streamline and expedite the inspection process for smaller residential construction projects, potentially making housing development faster and more efficient. By making failure to inspect a violation of the Housing Accountability Act, the bill creates an additional enforcement mechanism to ensure timely inspections. The bill also includes provisions that would only make these changes operative if another related bill (Senate Bill 838) is also enacted, and it specifies that no additional reimbursement is required for local agencies to implement these requirements.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

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