63A-5b-1211. Training and technical assistance.
(1) In collaboration with the school construction liaison described in Section, the division shall develop and maintain a school construction resource manual including: 63A-5b-1212 current legal requirements; construction and inspection rules; compliance procedures and documentation standards; and standardized forms and reporting requirements.
(2) The division shall review and update the manual at least every three years or when significant changes in building codes occur.
(3) In collaboration with the school construction liaison described in Section, the division shall provide annual training for LEA officials covering: 63A-5b-1212 construction oversight responsibilities and procedures; building code compliance requirements; inspection documentation and verification; cost reporting procedures; use of the online management system described in Section; and 63A-5b-1207 coordination with local building officials. The division may not use a third-party vendor or provider to fulfill the requirements of Subsection. (3)(a)
(4) The division shall provide additional training for: design professionals working on school projects; third-party plan reviewers and inspectors; construction managers and general contractors; and building officials involved in school construction as the division determines.
(5) The division shall update trainings regularly to reflect: changes in building codes and standards; new construction technologies and methods; lessons learned from project audits and reviews; and best practices from other jurisdictions.
(6) The division may: charge reasonable fees for specialized training programs; and in accordance with Subsection, contract with qualified entities to provide training services. (3)(b)