1. (a) Subject to subsection (b), a private provider may perform any plan review or inspection required by the unit, including:

   1. (1) inspections for footings, foundations, concrete slabs, framing, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; or

   2. (2) any other inspection necessary or required:

      1. (A) to determine compliance with regulatory requirements; and

      2. (B) for the issuance of a:

         1. (i) building permit; or

         2. (ii) certificate of occupancy;

            by the unit.

2. (b) A private provider may perform a plan review or inspection that is only:

   1. (1) within the scope of the private provider's area of competency; and
   2. (2) if the private provider is a certified building official, within an area for which the certified building official has been issued a certification, license, or completion of training.

As added by P.L.146-2025, SEC.4.