Off-Site/Modular Construction Code Updates


South Carolina’s adoption of the 2018 Building Codes
December 5, 2019

The 2018 South Carolina Building Codes have been adopted by the Building Codes Council, and the modifications to the Codes have been approved by the South Carolina General Assembly. The list of code modifications can be accessed HERE. The Codes with their modifications will go into effect on January 1, 2020. The mandatory building codes adopted for use in South Carolina and which must be enforced by all municipalities and counties beginning January 1, 2020 include:
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TDLR Proposes Administrative Rules
December 3, 2019

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) proposes amendments to the Industrialized Housing and Buildings Program rules (16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 70, §§70.22-70.25, 70.30, 70.60, 70.70, 70.73, and 70.101). The proposed rules implement House Bill (HB) 1385 and HB 2546, 86th Legislature, Regular Session (2019) and make clean-up and clarification changes. (Read More..)

NEW YORK E-BULLETIN – Code Council Meeting Notice
December 3, 2019

The New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council will meet on Friday, December 6, 2019, to discuss multiple code updates and other business. The public is invited to attend either in person or during the live stream video conference. Please find the E-bulletin for additional information regarding the meeting.  (Read More..)

Illinois – Third Party Inspection Agency Review and Approval of Plans
November 26, 2019

Effective January 1, 2020, per Section 880.50 of the Illinois Modular Dwelling and Mobile Structure Code, the Department will require all plans be reviewed and approved by the third party inspection agency with documentation submitted from the third party inspection agency indicating the subject plans are in compliance with the requirements (Read More..)

North Dakota State Electrical Board – public hearing on November 20, 2019
November 13, 2019

The North Dakota State Electrical Board has scheduled a public hearing on November 20, 2019 to address proposed changes to the North Dakota Administrative Code. The hearing will be located at the N.D. State Electrical Board, 1929 N Washington St #A-1, Bismarck, N.D. The hearing is open to the public (Read More..)

New Georgia Construction Codes and Amendments
November 8, 2019

The Department of Community Affairs has adopted eight new mandatory State Minimum Standard Codes with new Georgia State Amendments which will become effective on January 1, 2020. The new codes and amendments are as follows: (Read More..)

Florida Building Code (FBC) – 7th Edition (2020) Update
October 25, 2019

This is to inform you that early next year the Florida Building Commission is planning to hold rule development workshop(s) for the purpose of accepting public input regarding the proposed Supplements to the 6th Edition (2017) Florida Building Code (FBC) (specific dates and further information regarding the workshop(s) will follow soon). The combination of the 6th Edition (2017) FBC (Read More..)