Construction Inspection Efficiency Act.

This North Carolina legislation allows property owners and contractors to hire private construction inspectors if local government departments fail to perform inspections within ten business days. The bill establishes a state registration and certification system for private inspection firms and individuals who verify that buildings meet state building codes. It outlines specific rules for these private inspectors, including requirements for fees, conflict of interest disclosures, and standardized reporting forms. Local agencies are required to accept private certificates of compliance under certain conditions, particularly if they refuse without legal authority. Additionally, the law grants the state Board authority to set minimum standards for public code-enforcement officials and requires agencies to submit data on their employees' training.