Utah SB0164 amends public school construction regulations, establishing division authority over construction standards, permitting, and inspection.

Utah SB0164 amends public school construction regulations by granting the Division of Facilities Construction and Management authority over construction standards, permitting, and inspection. It establishes a 1.25% construction oversight fee for all projects, with reduced fees for smaller projects. The bill requires local education agencies (LEAs) to use qualified contractors and design professionals, submit historical project information, and comply with standardized cost reporting. It mandates building commissioning for large projects and facility condition assessments every five years.

Utah SB0164 amends public school construction regulations, establishing division authority over construction standards, permitting, and inspection.

Utah SB0164 amends public school construction regulations by granting the Division of Facilities Construction and Management authority over construction standards, permitting, and inspection. It establishes a 1.25% construction oversight fee for all projects, with reduced fees for smaller projects. The bill requires local education agencies (LEAs) to use qualified contractors and design professionals, submit historical project information, and comply with standardized cost reporting. It mandates building commissioning for large projects and facility condition assessments every five years.