H.B. 1747 Summary

• Requires the State Building Code Council to consult with building industry trade associations to gather cost data when considering adoption of building codes or standards.

• Mandates the council calculate the financial impact of proposed codes and standards on single-family and multi-family home construction costs, including effects on amortized utility costs.

• Exempts codes and standards whose primary purpose is safeguarding life, property, and general welfare from the cost analysis requirements.

• Requires the council's annual report to the governor to include cost data provided by building industry trade associations for each adopted code and standard.

• Effective January 1, 2050.