Bill > HB144

This bill revises the membership of the Building Codes Council by increasing its total number of members from 12 to 13 and adding a new member representing the Montana State Fire Chiefs' Association. The Building Codes Council is a state-level group that helps the department apply, implement, and interpret state building codes, working to balance the needs of the construction industry with public safety and efficiency. Currently, the council includes representatives from various professional fields such as architecture, engineering, building inspection, manufactured housing, and trades like electrical and plumbing work. The bill maintains the existing structure of the council, where members are appointed by the governor for three-year terms and serve at the governor's pleasure. The new provision specifically adds a representative from the Montana state fire chiefs' association to the council's existing diverse membership, potentially bringing additional expertise in fire safety and prevention to the group's deliberations and recommendations.

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