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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
Section 1. Title 9, chapter 4, article 6, Arizona Revised Statutes,
is amended by adding section 9-461.21, to read:
9-461.21. Private permitting providers; building permits
certificates of completion; liability insurance;
code and fee publication; immunity; definitions
A. FOR ANY SINGLE-TRADE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, THE
PROPERTY OWNER OR THE PROPERTY OWNER'S CONTRACTOR OR AGENT MAY ELECT TO
USE A PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER TO CONDUCT A BUILDING PLAN REVIEW OR
INSPECTION WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM THE MUNICIPALITY.
B. ON COMPLETION OF A BUILDING PLAN REVIEW FOR A SINGLE-TRADE
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, IF A PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER HAS
DETERMINED THAT THE BUILDING PLAN COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES,
THE PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER SHALL ISSUE A PRIVATE PERMIT. THE PRIVATE
PERMITTING PROVIDER SHALL SUBMIT A COPY OF THE PRIVATE PERMIT TO THE
MUNICIPALITY WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS AFTER ISSUING THE PRIVATE PERMIT.
THE MUNICIPALITY MAY NOT REQUIRE THE PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER TO SUBMIT
THE BUILDING PLAN TO THE MUNICIPALITY FOR REVIEW. THE MUNICIPALITY SHALL
ACCEPT AND TRACK THE PRIVATE PERMIT IN THE SAME MANNER AS A BUILDING
PERMIT THAT IS ISSUED BY THE MUNICIPALITY.
C. ON COMPLETION OF AN INSPECTION OF A SINGLE-TRADE RESIDENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, IF A PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER DETERMINES THAT THE
SINGLE-TRADE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COMPLIES WITH THE BUILDING
PERMIT APPLICATION AND ALL APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES, THE PRIVATE
PERMITTING PROVIDER SHALL ISSUE A PRIVATE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION. THE
PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER MAY USE PHOTOGRAPHS, RECORDED VIDEOS OR LIVE
VIDEO STREAMS TO CONDUCT THE INSPECTION. THE PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER
SHALL SUBMIT A COPY OF THE PRIVATE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION TO THE
MUNICIPALITY   WITHIN  FORTY-EIGHT   HOURS   AFTER  ISSUING   THE  PRIVATE
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION.   THE MUNICIPALITY SHALL ACCEPT AND TRACK THE
PRIVATE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION THAT IS ISSUED BY THE MUNICIPALITY.
D. A MUNICIPALITY MAY NOT IMPOSE ANY FEES RELATED TO THE REVIEW OR
PROCESSING OF A PRIVATE PERMIT OR PRIVATE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION THAT
IS ISSUED BY A PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER OTHER THAN REASONABLE RECORDING
FEES.
E. A MUNICIPALITY MAY NOT TAKE ANY DISCRIMINATORY ACTION AGAINST
THE PROPERTY OWNER OR THE PROPERTY OWNER'S CONTRACTOR OR AGENT FOR USING A
PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER.
F. A PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER MAY USE SOFTWARE THAT IS DESIGNED
TO AUTOMATE THE REQUIRED REVIEW AND BUILDING PERMIT OR CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION PROCESS WITHOUT THE PERFORMANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL MANUAL REVIEW
BY THE PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER.
G. A    PRIVATE  PERMITTING   PROVIDER   SHALL  MAINTAIN   APPLICABLE
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNT ESTABLISHED BY THE PRIVATE
PERMITTING PROVIDER'S REGISTRATION OR CERTIFICATION REGULATIONS.
H. A MUNICIPALITY SHALL POST ON THE MUNICIPALITY'S WEBSITE ALL
BUILDING CODES AND PERMITTING FEE SCHEDULES. IF A MUNICIPALITY DOES NOT
POST ALL BUILDING CODES AND PERMITTING FEE SCHEDULES ON THE MUNICIPALITY'S
WEBSITE,   A   PRIVATE  PERMITTING   PROVIDER   MAY  RELY   ON   APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL MODEL BUILDING SAFETY CODES TO DETERMINE CODE COMPLIANCE AND
CONDUCT AN INSPECTION.   A MUNICIPALITY THAT HAS NOT POSTED ALL BUILDING
CODES AND PERMITTING FEE SCHEDULES ON THE MUNICIPALITY'S WEBSITE MAY NOT
CHARGE A PERMITTING FEE FOR A SINGLE-TRADE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT THAT IS PERMITTED OR INSPECTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.
[I. A MUNICIPALITY THAT ISSUES A PERMIT, APPROVAL OR CERTIFICATE OF
OCCUPANCY AFTER A PLAN REVIEW OR INSPECTION THAT IS CONDUCTED BY A PRIVATE
PERMITTING PROVIDER PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION SHALL HAVE THE IMMUNITY
PRESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 12-820.01 AND 12-820.02.]
[I.] [J.] FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION:
1. "BUILDING CODE" INCLUDES:
(a) PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL CODES.
(b) ELECTRIC CODES.
(c) RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION CODES.
(d) ENERGY CONSERVATION CODES.
(e) ZONING AND PLANNING CODES.
(f) BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES.
(g) PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODES.
(h) ANTIBLIGHT CODES.
2. "PRIVATE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION" MEANS A CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION THAT IS ISSUED BY A PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER.
3. "PRIVATE PERMIT" MEANS A BUILDING PERMIT THAT IS ISSUED BY A
PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER.
4. "PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER" MEANS EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING:
(a) A PERSON OR FIRM THAT IS REGISTERED PURSUANT TO TITLE 32,
CHAPTER 1 TO PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE OR ENGINEERING.
(b) AN INSPECTOR OR PLANS EXAMINER WHO IS CERTIFIED BY AN
ORGANIZATION THAT DEVELOPS MODEL CODES AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING SAFETY.
5. "SINGLE-TRADE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT":
(a) MEANS    ANY  CONSTRUCTION   PROJECT   ON  THE  PROPERTY   OF   A
SINGLE-FAMILY OR MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT THAT REQUIRES A
BUILDING PERMIT AND THAT IS LIMITED TO A SINGLE CONSTRUCTION DISCIPLINE.
(b) INCLUDES ERECTING, INSTALLING, ENLARGING, ALTERING, REPAIRING,
REMOVING, CONVERTING OR REPLACING:
(i) A SINGLE UTILITY SYSTEM.
(ii) A HEATING, VENTILATION OR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM.
(iii) A WATER HEATER OR WATER-TREATMENT APPLIANCE.
(iv) A SOLAR [SYSTEM PHOTOVOLTAIC OR] [PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM, A
SOLAR] THERMAL SYSTEM, AN ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM OR A COMBINATION.
(v) ROOFING.
(vi) EXTERIOR OPENINGS.
(vii) STUCCO, PLASTER OR SIDING.
(viii) FENCING.
Sec. 2. Title 11, chapter 6, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes,
is amended by adding section 11-810.02, to read:
11-810.02. Private permitting providers; building permits;
certificates of completion; liability insurance;
code and fee publication; definitions
A. FOR ANY SINGLE-TRADE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, THE
PROPERTY OWNER OR THE PROPERTY OWNER'S CONTRACTOR OR AGENT MAY ELECT TO
USE A PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER TO CONDUCT A BUILDING PLAN REVIEW OR
INSPECTION WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM THE COUNTY.
B. ON COMPLETION OF A BUILDING PLAN REVIEW FOR A SINGLE-TRADE
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, IF A PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER HAS
DETERMINED THAT THE BUILDING PLAN COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES,
THE PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER SHALL ISSUE A PRIVATE PERMIT. THE PRIVATE
PERMITTING PROVIDER SHALL SUBMIT A COPY OF THE PRIVATE PERMIT TO THE
COUNTY WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS AFTER ISSUING THE PRIVATE PERMIT.       THE
COUNTY MAY NOT REQUIRE THE PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER TO SUBMIT THE
BUILDING PLAN TO THE COUNTY FOR REVIEW. THE COUNTY SHALL ACCEPT AND TRACK
THE PRIVATE PERMIT IN THE SAME MANNER AS A BUILDING PERMIT THAT IS ISSUED
BY THE COUNTY.
C. ON COMPLETION OF AN INSPECTION OF A SINGLE-TRADE RESIDENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, IF A PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER DETERMINES THAT THE
SINGLE-TRADE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COMPLIES WITH THE BUILDING
PERMIT APPLICATION AND ALL APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES, THE PRIVATE
PERMITTING PROVIDER SHALL ISSUE A PRIVATE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION. THE
PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER MAY USE PHOTOGRAPHS, RECORDED VIDEOS OR LIVE
VIDEO STREAMS TO CONDUCT AN INSPECTION. THE PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER
SHALL SUBMIT A COPY OF THE PRIVATE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION TO THE COUNTY
WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS AFTER ISSUING THE PRIVATE CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION. THE COUNTY SHALL ACCEPT AND TRACK THE PRIVATE CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION THAT IS
ISSUED BY THE COUNTY.
D. A COUNTY MAY NOT IMPOSE ANY FEES RELATED TO THE REVIEW OR
PROCESSING OF A PRIVATE PERMIT OR PRIVATE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION THAT
IS ISSUED BY A PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER OTHER THAN REASONABLE RECORDING
FEES.
E. A COUNTY MAY NOT TAKE ANY DISCRIMINATORY ACTION AGAINST THE
PROPERTY OWNER OR THE PROPERTY OWNER'S CONTRACTOR OR AGENT FOR USING A
PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER.
F. A PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER MAY USE SOFTWARE THAT IS DESIGNED
TO AUTOMATE THE REQUIRED REVIEW AND BUILDING PERMIT OR CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION PROCESS WITHOUT THE PERFORMANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL MANUAL REVIEW
BY THE PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER.
G. A    PRIVATE  PERMITTING   PROVIDER  SHALL   MAINTAIN   APPLICABLE
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNT ESTABLISHED BY THE PRIVATE
PERMITTING PROVIDER'S REGISTRATION OR CERTIFICATION REGULATIONS.
H. A COUNTY SHALL POST ON THE COUNTY'S WEBSITE ALL BUILDING CODES
AND PERMITTING FEE SCHEDULES.     IF A COUNTY DOES NOT POST ALL BUILDING
CODES AND PERMITTING FEE SCHEDULES ON THE COUNTY'S WEBSITE, A PRIVATE
PERMITTING PROVIDER MAY RELY ON APPLICABLE INTERNATIONAL MODEL BUILDING
SAFETY CODES TO DETERMINE CODE COMPLIANCE AND CONDUCT AN INSPECTION.      A
COUNTY THAT HAS NOT POSTED ALL BUILDING CODES AND PERMITTING FEE SCHEDULES
ON THE COUNTY'S WEBSITE MAY NOT CHARGE A PERMITTING FEE FOR A SINGLE-TRADE
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT THAT IS PERMITTED OR INSPECTED PURSUANT
TO THIS SECTION.
[I. A COUNTY THAT ISSUES A PERMIT, APPROVAL OR CERTIFICATE OF
OCCUPANCY AFTER A PLAN REVIEW OR INSPECTION THAT IS CONDUCTED BY A PRIVATE
PERMITTING PROVIDER PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION SHALL HAVE THE IMMUNITY
PRESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 12-820.01 AND 12-820.02.]
[I.] [J.] FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION:
1. "BUILDING CODE" INCLUDES:
(a) PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL CODES.
(b) ELECTRIC CODES.
(c) RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION CODES.
(d) ENERGY CONSERVATION CODES.
(e) ZONING AND PLANNING CODES.
(f) BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES.
(g) PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODES.
(h) ANTIBLIGHT CODES.
2. "PRIVATE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION" MEANS A CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION THAT IS ISSUED BY A PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER.
3. "PRIVATE PERMIT" MEANS A BUILDING PERMIT THAT IS ISSUED BY A
PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER.
4. "PRIVATE PERMITTING PROVIDER" MEANS EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING:
(a) A PERSON OR FIRM THAT IS REGISTERED PURSUANT TO TITLE 32,
CHAPTER 1 TO PRACTICE ARCHITECTURE OR ENGINEERING.
(b) AN INSPECTOR WHO IS CERTIFIED BY AN ORGANIZATION THAT DEVELOPS
MODEL CODES AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING SAFETY OR BY A NATIONAL
PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICAL TRADE ASSOCIATION.
5. "SINGLE-TRADE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT":
(a) MEANS    ANY  CONSTRUCTION   PROJECT  ON   THE  PROPERTY   OF  A
SINGLE-FAMILY OR MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT THAT REQUIRES A
BUILDING PERMIT AND THAT IS LIMITED TO A SINGLE CONSTRUCTION DISCIPLINE.
(b) INCLUDES ERECTING, INSTALLING, ENLARGING, ALTERING, REPAIRING,
REMOVING, CONVERTING OR REPLACING:
(i) A SINGLE UTILITY SYSTEM.
(ii) A HEATING, VENTILATION OR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM.
(iii) A WATER HEATER OR WATER-TREATMENT APPLIANCE.
(iv) A SOLAR [PHOTOVOLTAIC OR] [PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM, A SOLAR]
THERMAL SYSTEM, AN ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM OR A COMBINATION [SYSTEM].
(v) ROOFING.
(vi) EXTERIOR OPENINGS.
(vii) STUCCO, PLASTER OR SIDING.
(viii) FENCING.
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