PRINTER'S NO. 2102
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
1857
Session of
2021
INTRODUCED BY HOHENSTEIN, ISAACSON, SANCHEZ AND DRISCOLL,
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND INDUSTRY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
AN ACT
Amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), entitled
"An act establishing a uniform construction code; imposing
powers and duties on municipalities and the Department of
Labor and Industry; providing for enforcement; imposing
penalties; and making repeals," in training and certification
of inspectors, providing for residential building inspectors
and for providers.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45),
known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, is amended by
adding sections to read:
Section 704. Residential building inspectors.
In addition to any other requirements from the department, a
residential building inspector shall also complete five hours of
continuing education in recognizing faulty construction
practices, including proper installation of stucco, the laws and
legal liability of builders in faulty construction practices and
the remedies available under Federal or State law for homeowners
in addressing faulty construction practices.
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Section 705. Providers.
In addition to any other providers of continuing education
approved by the department, the Attorney General shall be
approved to develop and offer continuing education hours for any
individuals certified under this act.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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