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Senate approves bill allowing third‑party residential inspectors from DFCM‑approved list
Summary
First substitute Senate Bill 185 passed after extended floor debate; the bill allows permit holders to hire inspectors from a DFCM-approved pool to address inspection delays, with cities reimbursing contractors. Supporters cited inspector shortages; opponents warned about accountability and quality.
The Utah Senate passed first substitute Senate Bill 185 after extended floor debate over whether permit holders should be allowed to hire third‑party inspectors from a list approved by the Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM).
Senator Vickers, sponsor of the bill, said the change aims to inject competition and relieve inspection delays that can add time and cost to residential construction. He described the status quo as contributing to multi‑week waits in some jurisdictions and said the bill would allow contractors to select…
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