HF 2945 Summary

• Municipalities with State Building Code ordinances in effect as of January 1, 2008 must continue administering and enforcing the code and are prohibited from repealing their adopting ordinance.

• Municipalities with populations under 2,500 outside metropolitan counties are exempt from the requirement to continue enforcing the State Building Code.

• Municipalities cannot adopt ordinances conflicting with State Building Code provisions, but may adopt more restrictive ordinances with state building official approval when geological conditions warrant it.

• Cities may extend code administration and enforcement up to two miles into unincorporated territory with township board permission, and must provide written notice to the commissioner, county auditor, and town clerks at least 30 days before commencing enforcement outside their jurisdiction.

• Municipalities may enforce the code through contracts with other municipalities or qualified individuals, with reimbursement through permit fee retention or other means; municipalities may also adopt ordinances on property maintenance, rental licensing, zoning, subdivision, and planning if not conflicting with State Building Code.