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AL HB198

AL HB198
Building codes; Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board; Alabama Residential Building Code, authorized to be established


summary

Introduced
02/20/2024
In Committee
04/10/2024
Crossed Over
04/02/2024
Passed
05/09/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

Regular Session 2024

Bill Summary

Building codes; Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board; Alabama Residential Building Code, authorized to be established

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Alabama Residential Building Code and the Alabama Residential Energy Code, which will be adopted and administered by the Home Builders Licensure Board. The bill also creates the Alabama Residential Building Code Division and the Alabama Residential Building Code Advisory Council to assist with implementing and updating these codes. The bill requires residential home builders to construct, renovate, or repair residences in accordance with the applicable residential building code. Additionally, the bill prohibits local jurisdictions from restricting a consumer's ability to install a residential fire sprinkler system, with some exceptions. The bill also repeals the Alabama Energy and Residential Codes Board within the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Enacted (on 05/20/2024)

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