The following guidance is intended to provide clarification on the memorandum that was sent out on August 2022 regarding the U.S. Department of Energy’s new efficiency standard for central air conditioners contained in the Code of Federal Regulations at 10 C.F.R. § 430.32(c)(5)-(6). The August 2022 memorandum is available from the following link: https://www.floridabuilding.org/fbc/Links_to_Code_Resources.html(Read More..)
On October 26, 2022, the Commonwealth Court issued an opinion in Pennsylvania Builders Association v. Department of Labor and Industry, which permanently enjoined enforcement of the 2021 accessibility updates to the Uniform Construction Code. As such, effective immediately, you must cease all enforcement of the 2021 accessibility standards. (Read More..)
As a reminder to all modular manufacturers, new applications and forms have been published by the Building Codes Council and must be used moving forward when submitting applications for licensure, monthly label reports, Modular Unit Sale & Installation Information forms, and any mailed applications for plan review or labels. (Read More..)
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries(L&I) adopted a 5.86% fee increase for permits, inspections, and other services for factory-assembled structures. A fee increase is needed to cover increased operating costs for L&I’s Factory Assembled Structures (FAS) Program. The fee increase is the maximum the state Office of Financial Management allows for the fiscal year 2023. (Read More..)
The next Texas Industrialized Building Code Councilmeeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. The public can attend in person or view it on TDLR’s YouTube channel.(Read More..)
NJ Uniform Construction Code (as adopted by NJAC 5:23) The state of New Jersey has posted a code update, effective Sept. 2022; see table below. Manufacturers with building systems currently on file will have a six-month grace period to incorporate the new code. (Read More..)
The Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC) has adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) and the 2018 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC). As amended by the OUBCC, these codes have an effective date of September 14, 2022, and are enforceable as the statewide minimum codes for construction. The OUBCC approved amendments to these codes can be reviewed HERE. (Read More..)