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Senate approves House Bill 266 to allow live virtual reinspections and third‑party inspections for building permits
Summary
The Senate passed House Bill 2‑66, permitting live virtual reinspections and allowing applicants to hire ICC‑certified third‑party inspectors if an inspection is not provided within statutory timeframes; bill sponsors said it will speed housing production and reduce delays.
The Idaho Senate on March 20 passed House Bill 2‑66, a bill authorizing live virtual reinspections for building permits and allowing applicants to engage third‑party ICC‑certified inspectors when a jurisdiction fails to provide inspection services within required timeframes.
Sponsor Senator Galloway said the change codifies a best practice used in Idaho City and other communities:…
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