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This bill addresses the development of regional building codes for factory-built structures in Colorado, recognizing the state's housing affordability challenges. The bill establishes an expanded advisory committee with representatives from various professional disciplines to develop regional building code standards that account for local climatic and geographic conditions, including factors like wind shear, snow load, wildfire risk, thermal zones, and radon mitigation. By July 1, 2026, the State Housing Board must adopt rules based on these recommendations, which will supersede conflicting local ordinances. The bill aims to reduce regulatory barriers for factory-built housing, prevent local governments from imposing more restrictive standards on these structures compared to site-built homes, and create a more streamlined process for manufacturing, installing, and certifying factory-built structures. The legislation also includes provisions for registration, accountability, and education requirements for manufacturers, installers, and contractors, with the ultimate goal of increasing housing supply and lowering construction costs. To support these efforts, the bill appropriates $182,264 to the Department of Local Affairs for the Division of Housing's manufactured buildings program and creates mechanisms for ongoing review and improvement of the building code standards.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-002