Off-Site/Modular Construction Code Updates


Massachusetts 2024 final public hearing before adopting the 10th Edition of 780 CMR
February 23, 2024

The Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) will be holding its final public hearing before adopting the 10th Edition of 780 CMR (MA State Building Code). (Read More..)

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) considering changes to the factory assembled structures rules
February 22, 2024

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is considering changes to the factory assembled structures rules. The changes affect L&I’s Factory Assembled Structures (FAS) Advisory Board, and distributing inspection insignia to manufacturers of recreational vehicles. (Read More..)

2019 Residential Code of Ohio Amendments
February 22, 2024

State Fire Prevention & Building Code Council Meeting

A meeting of the STATE FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE COUNCIL will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023 via videoconference call (WebEx) at the following locations:

  • 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York, in Conference Rooms 505*, 1112, and 1135;
  • 123 William Street, New York, New York, in Conference Room 231*; and
  • 295 Main Street, Buffalo, New York, in Conference Room 803*.

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Illinois Modular Dwellings and Mobile Structures Code Update
February 22, 2024

Please be advised that Illinois has posted a rulemaking proposal to update codes that will affect the Illinois Modular Dwellings and Mobile Structures Code. Please click here to find the following link to the “Notice of Proposed Amendment”. (Read More..)

Michigan Part 9A. Mechanical Code rules
February 22, 2024

The Part 9A. Mechanical Code rules were filed with the Secretary of State November 13, 2023, and become effective on March 12, 2024. The Part 9A Mechanical Code rules will adopt by reference the 2021 third printing edition of the International Mechanical Code with amendments, deletions, and additions deemed appropriate for use in Michigan. (Read More..)

Michigan Electrical Code, Part 8 rules 2023
February 22, 2024

The 2023 Michigan Electrical Code, Part 8 rules were filed with the Secretary of State November 13, 2023, and are effective March 12, 2024. The 2023 Michigan Electrical Code, Part 8 rules adopt by reference the 2023 second printing edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) with amendments, deletions, and additions deemed appropriate for use in Michigan. You may use the complete 2023 Michigan Electrical Code, Part 8 rules for training purposes; however, they will not be enforceable until March 12, 2024. Below are important changes that were made to the code. (Read More..)

State of Michigan Part 7 Plumbing Code rules
February 22, 2024

The Part 7 Plumbing Code rules were filed with the Secretary of State November 13, 2023, and become effective on March 12, 2024. The Part 7 Plumbing Code rules adopt by reference the 2021 second printing edition of the International Plumbing Code with amendments, deletions, and additions deemed appropriate for use in Michigan. (Read More..)