Please be advised that Illinois has posted a rulemaking proposal to update codes that will affect the Illinois Modular Dwellings and Mobile Structures Code. Please click here to find the following link to the “Notice of Proposed Amendment”. (Read More..)
The Part 9A. Mechanical Code rules were filed with the Secretary of State November 13, 2023, and become effective on March 12, 2024. The Part 9A Mechanical Code rules will adopt by reference the 2021 third printing edition of the International Mechanical Code with amendments, deletions, and additions deemed appropriate for use in Michigan. (Read More..)
The 2023 Michigan Electrical Code, Part 8 rules were filed with the Secretary of State November 13, 2023, and are effective March 12, 2024. The 2023 Michigan Electrical Code, Part 8 rules adopt by reference the 2023 second printing edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) with amendments, deletions, and additions deemed appropriate for use in Michigan. You may use the complete 2023 Michigan Electrical Code, Part 8 rules for training purposes; however, they will not be enforceable until March 12, 2024. Below are important changes that were made to the code. (Read More..)
The Part 7 Plumbing Code rules were filed with the Secretary of State November 13, 2023, and become effective on March 12, 2024. The Part 7 Plumbing Code rules adopt by reference the 2021 second printing edition of the International Plumbing Code with amendments, deletions, and additions deemed appropriate for use in Michigan. (Read More..)
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is considering changes to rules affecting the Factory Assembled Structures (FAS) rules. The changes affect L&I’s FAS Advisory Board and distribution of inspection insignia to manufacturers of recreational vehicles. (Read More..)
The Board of Building Standards has issued a new BBS Memo #414 regarding the effective date of the new 2024 Ohio Building Code and applications for plan approval. This and other BBS Memos can also be reviewed here: BBS Memos | Ohio Department of Commerce.
At its meeting on January 26, 2024, the Board of Building Standards adopted amendments to the Residential Code of Ohio effective March 1, 2024. (Read More..)