North Carolina H559 modifies fees for elevator and amusement device inspections to address backlog and staffing issues.

North Carolina H559 modifies fees for elevator and amusement device inspections to address backlog and staffing issues. The bill adjusts fees annually based on the Consumer Price Index and sets new fee caps for various inspections. It also mandates the Department of Labor to consult with the North Carolina Community College System to develop a training and apprenticeship program for inspectors. The bill ensures that all fee increases remain capped, transparent, and tied to inflation, and that fees are used exclusively for inspection, permitting, and certification purposes.

North Carolina H559 modifies fees for elevator and amusement device inspections to address backlog and staffing issues.

North Carolina H559 modifies fees for elevator and amusement device inspections to address backlog and staffing issues. The bill adjusts fees annually based on the Consumer Price Index and sets new fee caps for various inspections. It also mandates the Department of Labor to consult with the North Carolina Community College System to develop a training and apprenticeship program for inspectors. The bill ensures that all fee increases remain capped, transparent, and tied to inflation, and that fees are used exclusively for inspection, permitting, and certification purposes.