wa2ise:
Could you mean a "Third Party" agency like BIU or Middle Dept? Middle Dept. is still operational & based in PA, I believe.
Even today, some towns use "Third party" inspectors, state licensed (NJ), but they are employees of the agency, not the town, hence saving on expenses and benefits.
The twp I work in has plumbing inspections from a third party agency, in lieu of hiring a twp employee.
As to the OP's inquiry...that probably would not happen here in NJ.
