California AB1693 establishes an expedited building plan approval process for tenant improvements related to retailers.

California AB1693 introduces an expedited building plan approval process for tenant improvements related to retailers. The bill aims to streamline the approval process for retailers, particularly independent and family-owned businesses, to foster economic growth and job creation. It allows qualified professional certifiers, such as architects or engineers, to certify compliance with building, health, and safety codes for tenant improvements. The bill mandates that local building departments approve or deny applications within 20 business days and requires random audits of submitted plans.

California AB1693 establishes an expedited building plan approval process for tenant improvements related to retailers.

California AB1693 introduces an expedited building plan approval process for tenant improvements related to retailers. The bill aims to streamline the approval process for retailers, particularly independent and family-owned businesses, to foster economic growth and job creation. It allows qualified professional certifiers, such as architects or engineers, to certify compliance with building, health, and safety codes for tenant improvements. The bill mandates that local building departments approve or deny applications within 20 business days and requires random audits of submitted plans.