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HB 486 - Building Code Revision - Key Vote

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Steve Scalise voted Nay (Passage With Amendment) on this legislation.

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Legislation - Bill Sent To Committee (Senate) -
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (89-13) - (Key vote)

Title: Building Code Revision

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that provides for several revisions in the state uniform construction code.

Highlights:
-Allows certified contractors, architects, or engineers to serve as third-party inspectors without having to be separately certified by a recognized code organization (sec. 1). -Forbids contractors acting as third-party providers from inspecting their own work (sec. 1). -Requires the state Construction Code Council to publish an online listing of all approved third-party inspectors (sec. 1).
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Legislation - Bill Failed (House) (49-48) - (Key vote)

Title: Building Code Revision

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that provides for several revisions in the state uniform construction code.

Highlights:
-Requires those seeking compliance with the International Residential Code to file an application, including a sworn affidavit from the contractor or a third-party inspector (sec. 1). -Forbids contractors acting as third-party inspectors from inspecting their own work (sec. 1). -Requires the state Construction Code Council to publish an online listing of all approved third-party inspectors (sec. 1).
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Title: Building Code Revision

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