Codes & Regulations

BIAW monitors codes and regulations, provides comments on pending rules and regulations, and provides resources and information to members. Check back for the latest information.

Building Codes

Every three years, the International Code Council (ICC) publishes new model construction codes. The State Building Code Council (SBCC), with the assistance of their Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs), adopt those applicable to our state.

*** The SBCC has delayed implementation of the 2021 Residential Code, Energy Code and WUI Code until MARCH 15, 2024 **

 

Sources

2024. RSMeans Data Online. Requires subscription, retrieved from https://www.rsmeans.com/

2021. 2021 IECC Residential Cost Effectiveness Analysis. Home Innovation Research Labs. Retrieved from https://www.nahb.org/-/media/NAHB/advocacy/docs/top-priorities/codes/code-adoption/2021-iecc-cost-effectiveness-analysis-hirl.pdf

“Estimated Costs of Building Code Changes.” National Association of Home Builders. Retrieved from https://www.nahb.org/advocacy/top-priorities/building-codes/construction-codes-standards-research/estimated-costs-of-building-code-changes