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Committee reviews transfer of plumbing and electrical inspectors to Fire Marshal, debates inspection changes for barbering and cosmetology
Summary
The committee considered moving nine plumbing and electrical inspector positions from OPLC to the Department of Safety—s Fire Marshal office and debated proposed statutory changes that would alter the frequency and triggers for sanitary inspections of barbershops, salons and schools.
The Executive Departments and Administration Committee reviewed HB 2 proposals to transfer nine plumbing, gas and electrical inspector positions from the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) to the Department of Safety—s Fire Marshal—s office, and also examined broader proposed changes to barbering, cosmetology and school inspection rules.
Diana Juris, executive director of OPLC, told the committee the nine positions comprise five mechanical inspectors (plumbing, gas fitting and heating) and four electrical inspectors. Juris said the inspectors— work is largely a public-safety function — "we want electricians to be complying with the code so that there are not fires in buildings" — and that the…
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