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ID H0643
ID H0643Amends existing law to require certain heat detection devices in certain attached garages and to provide an exemption from a requirement of fire sprinklers for certain multiple-family dwellings with fire walls.
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO BUILDING CODES; AMENDING SECTION 39-4116, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN HEAT DETECTION DEVICES, TO CLARIFY A TERM, AND TO MAKE TECH- NICAL CORRECTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFEC- TIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law regarding building codes to require heat detection devices in attached garages of certain new single-family homes and multiple-family dwellings up to two units, starting July 1, 2026, with these devices needing to be interconnected with the home's smoke alarm system. It also provides an exemption from fire sprinkler requirements for certain multiple-family dwellings that are separated by a two-hour fire wall, provided no more than two units are on the same side of the wall and the wall extends from the lowest portion to the roof without penetrations. The bill clarifies the definition of "multiple-family dwelling up to two units" to include some larger buildings under specific conditions and declares an emergency, making these changes effective on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Business Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Business (on 02/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0643/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0643.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0643SOP.pdf |
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