Bill > HB0065

This bill updates the State Construction Code by adopting newer editions of various building codes, primarily from the International Code Council (ICC), with specific amendments. Key changes include adopting the 2024 editions of the International Building Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, and International Energy Conservation Code, while retaining the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code and the 2023 National Electrical Code. The bill also introduces new definitions and clarifies existing ones within the International Building Code (IBC) for terms like "Ambulatory Surgical Center," "Assisted Living Facility," and "Child Care Facility," and adds definitions for "ballistic glass" and "security glazing." It revises occupancy classifications for various facilities, including assisted living and child care centers, and modifies requirements for fire safety, such as sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems in certain occupancies. Additionally, the bill updates provisions related to snow loads, seismic design, foundation requirements, and energy efficiency standards within the International Residential Code (IRC) and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and makes changes to plumbing and mechanical code requirements, including backflow prevention and ventilation standards. It also includes specific amendments for nail salons regarding ventilation and for water heaters regarding emissions.

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