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MA S1396

Establishing the building code coordinating council


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish the building code coordinating council. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Building Code Coordinating Council (BCCC) within the Department of Public Safety. The BCCC is responsible for reviewing, comparing, and coordinating all existing and proposed construction codes in Massachusetts to eliminate redundancy, minimize inconsistencies and conflicts, and maximize efficiency in the code promulgation process. The BCCC has the authority to reject proposed regulations that are inconsistent, redundant, or overlapping with other codes, and can require adopting agencies to revise and resubmit their proposals. The BCCC consists of representatives from various state boards and commissions with authority over construction codes, and is tasked with establishing procedures for public comment and the approval of proposed regulations.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2565 (on 02/27/2020)

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