58-56-9 - Qualifications of inspectors -- Contract for inspection services. - Utah Statutes

58-56-9. Qualifications of inspectors -- Contract for inspection services.
(1) An inspector employed by a local regulator, state regulator, or compliance agency toenforce the codes adopted or approved pursuant to this chapter shall:
(a) (i) meet minimum qualifications as established by the division in collaboration withthe commission;
(ii) be certified by a nationally recognized organization which promulgates codesadopted under this chapter; or
(iii) pass an examination developed by the division in collaboration with thecommission;
(b) be currently licensed by the division as meeting those minimum qualifications; and
(c) be subject to revocation or suspension of the inspector's license or being placed onprobation if found guilty of unlawful or unprofessional conduct.
(2) A local regulator, state regulator, or compliance agency may contract for the servicesof a licensed inspector not regularly employed by the regulator or agency.
(3) The division shall use the money received under Subsection (4) to provide education:
(a) regarding the codes and code amendments that under Section 58-56-4 are adopted,approved, or being considered for adoption or approval; and
(b) to:
(i) building inspectors; and
(ii) individuals engaged in construction-related trades or professions.
(4) (a) A compliance agency shall:
(i) charge a 1% surcharge on a building permit it issues; and
(ii) transmit 80% of the amount collected to the division to be used by the division tofulfill the requirements of Subsection (3).
(b) The surcharge shall be deposited as a dedicated credit.

Amended by Chapter 310, 2010 General Session
Amended by Chapter 391, 2010 General Session