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The Homes Safe Bill
New rules could make homes less safe, limit who is to blame
AN ACT relating to residential housing.
Bad for everyday people ·
This bill would make building rules for apartments the same as single homes and let private companies check buildings, which could make homes less safe.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill wants to speed up how quickly homes get built by changing building rules and inspections. It would mean that apartment buildings might not have to follow tougher safety rules than single homes. It also lets private companies, not just government workers, check building plans and inspect construction. While this might help builders get projects done faster, it could mean less oversight for your home's safety. If a private inspector misses something, the government office that gave the permit would be protected from being sued. This could leave you with fewer options if something goes wrong with your home's construction later. It is important to pay attention now because these changes could affect the safety and quality of homes where people live.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- It would make building safety rules for 2, 3, and 4 family homes no stricter than for single-family homes.
- It would let private companies review building plans and do inspections instead of the government.
- Government offices would have deadlines to approve plans and do inspections.
- It would protect government offices from being sued for mistakes made by private inspectors or builders.
- It would let government offices stop work only if there is an immediate threat to public safety.
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