Building Inspection Amendments

HB 470 requires municipalities to approve plan reviews for certain owner-occupied single-family home renovations, directly affecting homeowners making alterations to their primary residences. The bill allows these homeowners to hire a third-party inspection firm instead of relying solely on municipal inspections if the municipality cannot complete an inspection within three business days. Key provisions include setting a three-business-day screening period for application completeness and mandating written violation notices during inspections. The law makes technical updates to Utah’s building code but does not appropriate new funds or change fees.