Off-Site/Modular Construction Code Updates


Colorado to Adopt 2024 ICC Codes
May 21, 2026

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).

 

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New Massachusetts Electrical Code in Effect
May 18, 2026

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.

 

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South Dakota Adopting New IRC and IBC
May 18, 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.

 

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Michigan Rehabilitation Code Rules are Now Open
October 21, 2025

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.

To be included in our email distribution list and stay updated on rule set information, please send an email to LARA-BCC-Rules@michigan.gov with the rule set that you want to be informed on in the subject line. You will be notified of upcoming public hearings, proposed code changes, and any other relevant information.

 

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Michigan Commercial Energy Code Rules Part 10a Now Open
October 13, 2025

Part 10a. Michigan Commercial Energy Code rules are now open, and we are seeking your input.

For your convenience, a Proposal Rule/Code Change Request form and the draft strike-bold rules are linked below. The current Part 10a. Michigan Commercial Energy 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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Updating the NYS Uniform Code and State Energy Code
October 6, 2025

On July 27, 2025, the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council (the “Code Council”) adopted rules that amended and updated the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (the “Uniform Code”) and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code (the “Energy Code”).

The Department of State, acting on behalf of the Code Council, filed Notices of Adoption of these rules.  The Notices of Adoption appears in the October 1, 2025 edition of the State Register. On and after October 1, 2025, the October 1, 2025 edition of the State Register can be viewed by clicking the “October 1” link at https://dos.ny.gov/state-register.

 

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Clark County Building Department Adopts National Codes
September 8, 2025

On July 15, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners approved ordinances to adopt the following national codes and local amendments thereto:

2024 International Building Code
2024 International Residential Code
2024 International Existing Building Code
2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
2023 National Electrical Code
2024 Uniform Plumbing Code
2024 Uniform Mechanical Code
2024 International Energy Conservation Code

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