AB 671: Accelerated restaurant building plan approval: California Retail Food Code: tenant improvements.

This bill aims to create a streamlined approval process for tenant improvements in restaurants. A qualified professional certifier, typically a licensed architect or engineer, can certify that plans comply with building, health, and safety codes. The local building department will review the application and approve or deny it within 20 business days, and any deficiencies identified will be addressed through a resubmission process. The bill also requires the local building department to conduct audits of tenant improvements and authorizes cities and counties to adopt additional qualifications or requirements for qualified professional certifiers. The applicant will be required to indemnify the local agency for any property damage or personal injury caused by construction. The bill makes false statements in certifications a grounds for disciplinary action against licensed professionals an…