Vermont § 899 - Private inspections
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 899 — Private inspections, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 899. Private inspections
- (a) Upon a determination that the resources of the State and the municipality are insufficient
to provide the approval or inspection services required by this chapter, the Commissioner
may assign responsibility for inspecting electrical installations on its own premises
to a private corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship that has an ongoing
need for services. Applications to conduct private inspections under this section
shall be in the manner prescribed by the Commissioner. (b) The Commissioner may grant an application under this section if he or she determines
that the applicant has the ability to carry out inspections. The Commissioner shall
consider at least the following factors: (1) the size of the facility; (2) self-insurance or other indication of incentive and motivation for safety; (3) whether the applicant’s training program for inspectors and inspection procedures
are at least equivalent to the State’s program and procedures. (c) A person authorized to perform private inspections under this section shall: (1) participate in State-sponsored training programs; (2) file monthly reports with the Commissioner containing the number and type of inspections,
electrical installations, violations for that month, and the license numbers of the
electrical contractors performing work; (3) permit electrical inspectors to perform random inspections of the applicant’s facility; (4) pay the Department an annual flat fee. The amount of the fee shall be negotiated
by the Department and the applicant and shall take into consideration the cost to
the applicant of conducting private inspections. The fee shall not exceed the fee
established under section 893 of this title. (d) The Commissioner may revoke an approval to conduct private inspections whenever the
Commissioner determines that the training program is insufficient or that the business
has failed to comply with the provisions of subdivisions (c)(1)-(3) of this section. (Added 1987, No. 274 (Adj. Sess.), § 11.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 899
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 899 cover?
Section 899 ("Private inspections") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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