Live Virtual Re-Inspections

TITLE 39 HEALTH AND SAFETY CHAPTER 41 IDAHO BUILDING CODE ACT 39-4117 [39-4119]. LIVE virtual re-inspections. (1) Except as otherwise provided for in this section, the division and local governments shall be authorized to perform live virtual re-inspections at their discretion. (2)  When conducting a live virtual re-inspection pursuant to this section, the division or a local government shall, with respect to each re-inspection, verify the address or physical location of such re-inspection. Such verification may be made by showing the physical address or other identifying features of the location where the live virtual re-inspection is taking place. (3)  Neither the division nor local governments shall use live virtual re-inspections for structural inspections on buildings that are three (3) stories or greater. (4)  For purposes of this section: (a)  "Live virtual inspection" means a form of visual inspection that uses real time visual or electronic aids to allow an inspector who is enforcing a building code to perform an inspection without having to be physically present at the job site during the inspection. (b)  "Live virtual re-inspection" means a live virtual inspection performed following a previous inspection by an inspector who was physically present at the location subject to such re-inspection.