BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 3272: Building code enforcement

Addressing the liability of county and city governments for failure to enforce building codes.

Summary

Makes counties and cities liable for damages caused by their negligent failure to enforce the provisions of the state building code and requires that such damage claims be subject to mandatory arbitration.
Requires a city or county to refund building permit fees if the building code inspector fails to require the builder to remedy documented violations of the code.
Requires a city or county to notify a building permit applicant of the local fire protection agency with jurisdiction over the property and to inform the applicant if there is no fire truck available to serve the property.

From the House Bill Analysis 2008 (HB 3272), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the liability of county and city governments for failure to enforce building codes;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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