AK HB150

Removes "privately-owned" limitation from residential contractor endorsement requirements, making the endorsement necessary for all residential structures of one to four units covered by the state residential building code.

Establishes the 2018 International Residential Code as Alaska's state residential building code, administered by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, with authority to update to later versions if deemed necessary.

Allows municipalities to adopt alternative nationally recognized residential building codes in place of the state code if determined to promote municipal interests.

Creates the Alaska State Building Code Council as an 11-member advisory body (six general contractors with residential endorsements from different regions, five members with building code or business experience) to provide recommendations during code formulation and updates.

Requires residential contractors to comply with the state residential building code when providing services, applies effective January 1, 2025, with exemptions for owner-built homes and recreational cabins.