SB 805

Permits Construction Contractors Board to establish voluntary certification program for residential general master builder of vertical homeownership structures and other structures and to define vertical homeowner structure by rule.

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Permits the Construction Contractors Board to establish a voluntary master builder certification program for vertical homeownership structures and authorizes adoption of construction codes and uniform permitting systems for residential multi-unit buildings.

Original Bill Text

Overview#

Specifies length of period within which person or public body may bring action for construction defect in vertical homeownership structures as six years. Defines “vertical homeownership structure.] Permits Department of Consumer and Business Services to adopt Vertical Homeownership Structure Code to govern construction of vertical homeownership structures. Requires department, if department establishes code, to also develop uniform permitting system and inspection checklist for vertical homeownership structures.] Transfers master builder program from Department of Consumer and Business Services to Construction Contractors Board and permits board to establish master builder certification program for vertical homeownership structures.] Permits State Board of Architect Examiners and State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying to establish certification programs for architects and engineers that will design or participate in constructing vertical homeownership structures.] Becomes operative on January 1, 2022.] Permits Construction Contractors Board to establish voluntary certification program for residential general master builder of vertical homeownership structures and other structures and to define vertical homeowner structure by rule. Specifies minimum education and training requirements for master builder certification. Permits board to establish and charge fees to applicants for certification that are necessary to administer certification program. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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