Relating to third-party review of property development documents and inspections of improvements related to those documents, including home backup power installations.

Contracts

• Vendor Agreements: Update Master Services Agreements (MSAs) with third-party inspection firms to require specific indemnification for "negligent acts or omissions" in reviews, as SB1202 shifts liability to them.
• Customer Contracts: Revise installation timelines to reflect faster starts. Include specific force majeure clauses regarding "regulatory authority refusal to accept third-party notice" to protect against initial municipal non-compliance.

Hiring/Training

• Master Electricians: You must designate specific licensed Master Electricians (Ch. 1305) or Electrical Inspectors to perform these reviews.
• Liability Awareness: In-house Master Electricians must be briefed that their license is now the primary liability shield for the project; General Liability policies may need review to ensure professional services (inspection/review) are covered.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• The 15-Day Rule: Implement a strict protocol ensuring the regulatory authority receives notice of results and copies of documents no later than the 15th day after the review or inspection is completed.
• The 3-Day Trigger: Establish a tracking system for the 3-business-day deadline. If the city does not issue the permit within 3 days of receiving your final inspection notice, the law mandates issuance.

Fees & Costs

• Fee Prohibition: Municipalities are prohibited from charging review or inspection fees for projects handled by third parties.
• Fee Waiver: Verify if your target municipalities have posted their fee schedules on their websites. If they have not, you are not required to pay any permit issuance fees (Sec. 247.0025(g)).