California AB2418 allows local agencies to temporarily contract with private entities to expedite nonresidential building permit reviews.

California AB2418 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow local agencies to contract with private entities for temporary plan-checking services to expedite nonresidential building permit reviews. This applies to nonresidential buildings one to three stories high, excluding hotels and motels. Local agencies can use private entities if they determine no qualified public employees are available. The private entity must be a licensed professional engineer or architect certified by recognized organizations. The local agency must conduct random audits of 20% of issued permits annually.

California AB2418 allows local agencies to temporarily contract with private entities to expedite nonresidential building permit reviews.

California AB2418 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow local agencies to contract with private entities for temporary plan-checking services to expedite nonresidential building permit reviews. This applies to nonresidential buildings one to three stories high, excluding hotels and motels. Local agencies can use private entities if they determine no qualified public employees are available. The private entity must be a licensed professional engineer or architect certified by recognized organizations. The local agency must conduct random audits of 20% of issued permits annually.