In April 2026, the State of Delaware Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy Office amended the Regulations by adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and the ASHRAE 90.1-2022 for commercial and high-rise residential buildings. This regulation also adopts Appendix RE: EV Charging Infrastructure and Appendix CB: Solar-Ready Zone with amendments to align with corresponding statutory requirements.
On May 5, 2026, Governor Polis signed Senate Bill 26-109 Building Code Accessibility into law, making it easier for people with disabilities to live in homes built with public money. This law includes updates to:
The Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council (LSUCCC) has exercised the emergency provision in accordance with R.S. 49:953(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend LAC 17:I.107 in the Uniform Construction Code as authorized by R.S.40:1730.28. The LSUCCC has found an immediate need to adopt the language below in the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, by amending Chapter 9, Roof Assemblies, and adopting additional language under Section R905.1.1, Underlayment.
Colorado will be updating their administrative rules that will go into effect June 10, 2026. This change will supersede the rules that went into effect March 17th.
With these rule changes Colorado will be adopting the 2024 ICC Codes which will include the 2024 IFC as well as the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency State Code (CWRC).
The Board of Fire Prevention Regulations voted to approve the Amendments to 527 CMR 12.00 Massachusetts Electrical Code based on the 2026 edition of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code. The Electrical Code is effective as of April 24, 2026.
2026 South Dakota Legislature
Sente Bill 129
On July 1, 2026, South Dakota will be adopting the 2024 International Residential Code and the 2024 International Building Code.
For your convenience, a Proposal Rule/Code Change Request form and the draft strike-bold rules are link below. The current Michigan Rehabilitation Code rule set can be viewed under our Administrative Rules webpage Currently Open Rules. Proposals for this rule set must be submitted to LARA-BCC-Rules@michigan.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2025. Status of the rule set progression will be posted on our website.
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