§ 58-56-9 — Qualifications of inspectors -- Contract for inspection services.

Utah § 58-56-9

• Jurisdiction: Utah
• Title 58: Occupations and Professions
• Ch. 58-56: Building Inspector and Factory Built Housing Licensing Act

Text

(1) A building inspector employed by a local regulator, state regulator, or compliance agency to enforce the codes shall:
(1)(a) be currently licensed by the division as meeting the minimum qualifications the division establishes in collaboration with the commission, by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and
(1)(b) be subject to disciplinary or other action if the building inspector engages in unlawful or unprofessional conduct.
(2) A local regulator, state regulator, or compliance agency may contract for the services of a building inspector not regularly employed by the regulator or agency.
(3) A private home inspector shall:
(3)(a) be currently licensed by the division as meeting the minimum qualifications the division establishes in collaboration with the commission, by rule in accordance with the provisions of Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and
(3)(b) be subject to disciplinary or other action if the individual engages in unlawful or unprofessional conduct.
(4) In accordance with Section 58-1-401, the division may:
(4)(a) refuse to issue a license to an applicant;
(4)(b) refuse to renew the license of a licensee;
(4)(c) revoke, suspend, restrict, or place on probation the license of a licensee;
(4)(d) issue a public or private reprimand;
(4)(e) issue a citation to a licensee; and
(4)(f) issue a cease and desist order.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 75, 2025 General Session