municipal code official to act on behalf of the municipality
for administration and enforcement of this act. A
municipality may enter into agreements with construction code
officials to perform plan review and inspection services for
categories which the municipal code official does not have
the resources or certification to perform.
(2) By the retention of [one or more construction code
officials or] two or more third-party agencies to act on
behalf of the municipality for administration and enforcement
of this act[.] in accordance with a professional services
contract. An owner or authorized agent shall select and
utilize one of the third-party agencies for the requirements
of this act with respect to an individual project.
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(b.1) Administration and enforcement by third-party
agencies.--A municipality opting to administer and enforce this
act by retaining two or more third-party agencies under
subsection (b)(2) shall comply with all of the following
requirements:
(1) The services of a third-party agency shall be
furnished and performed under a written professional services
contract with the municipality. The professional services
contract shall offer, in the determination of the governing
body of the municipality, a favorable combination of
reasonable rates or fees and the ability of the third-party
agency to perform services in a timely and efficient manner
for building permit applicants.
(2) The municipality shall advertise a request for
proposal for the professional services contract. The
advertisement shall comply with all of the following
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