SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5691

BYSenator Metcalf

Certifying mineral wool product insulation inspectors.

Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 24, 1987

Majority Report:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5691 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.

      Signed by Senators Warnke, Chairman; Smitherman, Vice Chairman; Lee, Sellar, Tanner, West.

Senate Staff:Mark McDermott (786-7429)

                  February 25, 1987

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & LABOR, FEBRUARY 24, 1987

BACKGROUND:

The state's Energy Code requires minimum levels of insulation in new residential and non-residential buildings.  Improper installation of insulation may result in decreased effectiveness of the insulation.

Currently, insulation installation inspectors for cities, towns and counties are not certified by the state.

SUMMARY:

Cities, towns and counties enforcing the State Energy Code shall require inspection of all installed insulation products.  The inspection shall be conducted by an inspector certified by the Department of Licensing.  Certification requires prior paid employment in the construction or insulation industries and passing an exam administered by the Department.

The State Building Code Council may adopt guidelines for the installation of all insulation products and may implement a program to certify persons to inspect the installation of insulation products.

EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:

The Department of Labor and Industries shall certify inspectors of installed insulation.

The State Building Code Council shall adopt guidelines regarding the installation of insulation products.

Language is deleted which allows the State Building Code Council to certify inspectors of installed insulation.

Fiscal Note:      requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Ed Story, Insulation Industry