Bill > SB98

This bill updates references in several South Dakota statutes to change the standard building codes from the 2021 edition to the 2024 edition of various International Code Council publications. Specifically, the bill modifies four sections of state law related to building standards, replacing all mentions of the "2021" edition with "2024" for the International Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code, and International Residential Code. The changes affect how local government units can adopt and enforce building standards for different types of structures, including commercial buildings, residential dwellings, and manufactured homes. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow local governments to modify or delete portions of these codes before adoption, and preserves existing exemptions for certain types of structures like mobile homes, manufactured homes, and specialty resorts. The updates ensure that local building regulations reference the most recent standard building codes, which typically reflect current construction practices, safety standards, and technological improvements in the building industry.