This bill establishes new minimum standards for residential buildings in Alaska and introduces the Alaska State Residential Building Safety Council. It amends existing laws regarding residential contractors, specifically requiring that general contractors obtain a residential contractor endorsement to undertake construction or alteration of residential structures covered by the state residential building code. The bill outlines the qualifications necessary for obtaining and maintaining this endorsement, including passing an examination that tests knowledge of the state residential building code and completing relevant training programs. Additionally, it mandates compliance with the state residential building code for contractors providing services to residential buildings, with certain exceptions for municipalities that adopt their own codes.

The bill also introduces the state residential building code, which will be based on the 2018 International Residential Code, and establishes the Alaska State Residential Building Safety Council to provide recommendations for the code's formulation and updates. The council will consist of appointed members with relevant experience in construction and building codes. The effective date for the provisions of this bill is set for January 1, 2026, and it applies to new buildings constructed after this date.

Statutes affected:
HB0080A, AM HB 80, introduced 01/31/2025: 08.18.025, 08.01.100, 18.60.860, 08.18.171, 18.56.088, 18.56.300, 18.56.090, 18.70.080, 18.60.705, 18.60.580, 41.17.630, 08.18.161, 18.60.865, 39.20.180