Off-Site/Modular Construction Code Updates


May 1, 2023

Illinois Department of Public Health

Modular Dwellings and Mobile Structures Code, Part 880 Amended to Reflect Updated Codes

Effective March 21, 2023, the Modular Dwellings and Mobile Structures Code, Part 880 was amended to update the incorporated and referenced codes listed in Section 880.15 (link below). (Read More..)

State of Ohio Proposed 2024 Ohio Building, Mechanical & Plumbing Code Rules
May 1, 2023

Request for Public Comment: Proposed 2024 Ohio Building, Mechanical & Plumbing Code Rules

The Board of Building Standards proposes to update the Ohio Building (OBC), Mechanical (OMC) & Plumbing Codes (OPC) to the 2021 edition of the International Codes (I-Codes) published by the International Code Council (ICC) with Ohio modifications. (Read More..)

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) adopts rules for design plans for factory assembled structures
April 19, 2023

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has adopted rules for review and approval of design plans for factory assembled structures. The rules allow agency-approved, licensed engineers, architects, or firms, to review plans for the following: (Read More..)

Minnesota Adoption of the 2023 National Electrical Code
March 20, 2023

Minnesota Rules, Part 1315.0200

The Minnesota Board of Electricity intends to adopt permanent rules governing the adoption of the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code, Minnesota Rules, part 1315.0200. (Read More..)

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) Proposes a Permanent Rule
March 20, 2023

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) proposes a permanent rule to speed review and approval of design plans for factory assembled structures. (Read More..)

Notice of 45-day Public Comment Periods, California Building Standards Code
March 20, 2023

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is providing notice of the 45-day public comment period for the 2022 Intervening Code Adoption Cycle. HCD is proposing for adoption, of building standards that are intended for inclusion in the 2022 California Building Standards Code Supplement to be effective July 1, 2024, if adopted by the California Building Standards Commission. Proposed building standards are subject to a 45-day public comment period. (Read More..)

The New 2023 Massachusetts Electrical Code
March 20, 2023

The Board of Fire Prevention Regulations voted to approve the Amendments to 527 CMR 12.00 (Massachusetts Electrical Code based on the 2023 edition of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code). The 2023 Massachusetts Electrical Code is in effect as of February 17, 2023.  See below for a link to the unofficial 2023 Massachusetts Electrical Code: (Read More..)