Bill > S1134

This bill modifies Florida's alternative plans review and inspection processes, primarily focusing on building permits and inspections. The legislation updates requirements for private providers conducting construction plan reviews and inspections, allowing them to use automated or software-based systems for single-trade reviews, such as electrical code compliance. The bill mandates that notices for private inspection services must now specify whether inspections will be conducted virtually or in-person. For single-family or two-family dwelling single-trade plan reviews, local building officials must now respond to permit applications within 5 business days (compared to the previous 20-day period), either issuing the permit or providing specific written notice of any code non-compliance. The bill expands the definition of "single-trade inspection" to include additional services like solar energy and energy storage installations, and ensures that private providers can use both in-person and virtual inspection methods. Additionally, the bill reenacts several related sections of Florida statutes to incorporate these changes, ensuring consistency across different regulatory sections. The modifications aim to streamline the building permit and inspection process, potentially reducing bureaucratic delays and providing more flexibility for construction professionals.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1134