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Committee backs HB85 to require reroof permits, inspections and statewide permit data collection
Summary
The House Committee on Commerce on May 13 reported House Bill 85, which would require permits and inspections for reroofing work, allow insurers to accept documentation that may reduce premiums, and create a statewide database of reroof permit records and inspection outcomes.
The House Committee on Commerce on May 13 reported House Bill 85, which would require permits and inspections for reroofing work, allow insurers to accept documentation that may reduce premiums, and create a statewide database of reroof permit records and inspection outcomes.
Sponsor Representative Gadbury told the committee the bill is intended to clarify requirements for reroof permits, improve the existing housing stock, and ensure insurers can verify compliance. Bill supporters said the measure would produce records that insurers and actuaries could use when setting rates.
Bill testimony described operational elements of the program. Bill witness Bill Pousson of South Central Planning said local permitting and…
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