May 5, 2004—The International Codes developed by the International Code Council are being adopted by state governments throughout the nation. Montana’s Building Codes Bureau of the Department of Labor and Industry adopted new building codes effective March 12. The Building Codes Bureau will now enforce the 2003 International Building, Existing Building, Fuel Gas, Mechanical and Residential Codes. Certified local government building code jurisdictions have 90 days to adopt the codes.
Utah Governor Olean Walker signed a bill into law March 17 clarifying the authority of the Utah Uniform Building Code Commission to adopt residential, fuel gas and energy codes. The 2003 International Building, Energy Conservation, Fire, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing and Residential Codes went into effect statewide Jan. 1.
The Colorado State Housing Board, Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) adopted the 2003 International Building, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing and Residential Codes, effective March 30. The codes cover factory built housing, factory built non-residential buildings, and all motels, hotels and multi-family construction in areas in the state where no codes exist.
Maine Governor John Baldacci signed a bill into law March 30 creating the Maine Model Building Code. The state code is comprised of the 2003 International Building and Residential Codes. Jurisdictions in the state can voluntarily adopt the new code for their communities.
At the local level, the number of jurisdictions adopting and enforcing the I-Codes continues to grow as well. Reports ICC.
For more information, contact the ICC.
