ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND HVAC INSPECTIONS – Amends and adds to existing law to provide for state-certified private inspections.

This bill establishes a program for state-certified private inspectors to conduct electrical, plumbing, and HVAC inspections in Idaho, beginning on July 1, 2030. During a transition period from October 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030, inspections may be performed by either state inspectors or newly certified private individuals. To become certified, applicants must meet existing qualification standards and pass relevant inspection exams, with a maximum application fee of $125. The legislation shifts responsibility for these inspections from the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses to private professionals, while maintaining compliance with all applicable building codes.