Off-Site/Modular Construction Code Updates


New Jersey Code Update – effective 09-03-2019
September 3, 2019

The state of New Jersey has posted a code update, effective 09-03-2019. Manufacturers with building systems currently on file will have a 6 month-month grace period to incorporate the new code. The new code is based on the 2018 versions of the I-Codes, the 2018 National Standard Plumbing Code, and the 2017 National Electrical Code. For additional information please visit the Department of Community Affairs Codes and (Read More..)

New Hampshire House Bill 562 regarding state building code updates
September 3, 2019

New Hampshire House Bill 562 regarding state building code updates. The state will adopt the 2015 I-Codes on September 15, 2019. There will be no grace period to “phase in” this code update. The amendments to the adopted codes can be found (Read More..)

Nebraska Notice of Public Hearing-Public Service Commission
August 7, 2019

Notice of public hearing from the Nebraska Public Service Commission. The intent of the public hearing is to determine the seal (insignia) fee amount. The hearing is scheduled for August 27, 2019 at the Commission Hearing Room. For the full address, meeting time, and additional information, please reference the formal notice.(Read More..)

California Housing and Community Development: Information Bulletin
August 7, 2019

Please reference Information Bulletin 2019-03 regarding the Effective Date and Application of the 2019 California Building Standards Code. As a result of the 2018 Triennial Code Adoption Cycle, the 2019 CBSC has been approved and issued by the Commission. The 2019 California Building (Read More..)

Minnesota Rules – Amendment to Simplified Wind Loads
July 29, 2019

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industryintends to adopt permanent rules amending existing Minnesota Rules, part 1303.2200 (Simplified Wind Loads). The following documents related to this rulemaking will be published in the July 29, 2019, edition of the State Register: (Read More..)

Rhode Island Electrical, Energy, and Building Code to be effective 08-01-2019
July 10, 2019

Rules for the 2019 Rhode Island Electrical, Energy, and Building Code to be effective 08-01-2019 have been filed. Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Fire Prevention codes are incorporated by reference. These are based on the 2017 NEC and the 2015 I-Codes. Industrialized building manufacturers, with current systems on file with IIBC, will have 180 days from (Read More..)

NEW YORK Notice of Emergency Adoption and Proposed Rule
July 10, 2019

On Monday, July 1, 2019, the Department of State filed a Notice of Emergency Adoption and Proposed Rule Making that amends the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (the “Uniform Code”) by adding provisions relating to the installation, use, and maintenance of Energy Storage Systems. Adoption of this regulation as an emergency rule makes it (Read More..)