MN SF218

Requires legislative approval before the commissioner can adopt new or amended building codes beginning in 2026, with exceptions only for immediate health and safety threats.

Establishes a six-year review cycle for model building codes starting in 2026, requiring adoption within two years of publication.

Mandates that any increased residential construction or remodeling costs from new energy code changes must be offset by savings within five years before adoption.

Prohibits municipalities from requiring multiple inspections for the same area of building code competency once a certified building official, limited building official, or construction code inspector has approved that area.

Applies retroactively to rules proposed or adopted but not yet effective as of January 1, 2020.