1. (1) An LEA shall employ or contract with inspectors for school construction inspection who are currently ICC commercially certified and licensed in Utah, in the trade specific to the inspection, consistent with Utah law.

2. (2) An LEA shall choose one of three methods for inspections:

   1. (a) Independent inspectors:

      1. (i) shall receive approval from the local jurisdiction in which the construction activity occurs;
      2. (ii) may include inspectors working outside the municipality, county, or school district in which they are employed; and

      3. (iii) may not be associated with:

         1. (A) the architect, developer, contractor, or a subcontractor working on the project; or
         2. (B) any management company or other agency hired by the LEA to perform construction or construction administrative services.
3. (3) Inspectors employed by school districts may only perform school construction inspections within the boundaries of the school district.
4. (4) Inspectors employed by municipalities and counties may only perform school construction inspections within the boundaries of the municipality or county where they are employed.

KEY: educational facilities

Date of Last Change: October 8, 2025

Notice of Continuation: February 5, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(3); 53E-3-706; 53E-3-707; 10-9a-305; 53F-2-202(4)(d)