Senate Passes Roegner Bill to Revise Building Inspection Law

COLUMBUS—The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 6 today, legislation sponsored by State Senator Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) designed to make Ohio’s building inspection process more efficient and less costly by allowing for expedited appeals when contractors disagree with changes recommended by building inspectors.

"This expedited inspection appeals process for contractors at the state and local level, at the contractor’s expense, is the workable solution to keep projects on track, on time, on budget and to keep Ohioans working safely," said Roegner. "A product of work over multiple General Assemblies, Senate Bill 6 will benefit not only builders and contractors but also the businesses needing the building and their end customers - everyday Ohioans."

Under Senate Bill 6, the state board of building appeals or local board of appeals must do the following when a request for expedited appeal is made:

Commence the appeal within one day of the request being made, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays defined in section 1.14 of the ORC, and;
Hold a hearing within five days of the request being made, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays in section 1.14 of the ORC.
To help facilitate the expedited appeal, Senate Bill 6 allows boards of building appeals to meet virtually.

Senate Bill 6 now goes to the House for consideration.