Senate Bill No. 1240 proposes changes to the membership structure of the Codes and Standards Committee within the Department of Administrative Services. The bill reduces the committee's membership from twenty-three to twenty members by removing five current positions: one licensed architect, one licensed engineer (specifically one of the two engineers practicing structural, mechanical, or electrical engineering), one public health official, and two public members. In place of these removed positions, the bill adds two contractors who are licensed to install commercial fire sprinkler systems and commercial fire alarm systems. Additionally, the bill modifies the qualifications for certain existing members, specifying that the building officials and local fire marshals must be actively engaged in their official duties.

The bill also makes minor technical and conforming changes, including the removal of a provision that allowed one of the engineers to be a mechanical engineer with experience in fire protection. The effective date for these changes is set for October 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the committee's composition while ensuring that it retains members with relevant expertise in building and fire safety codes.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 29-251
PS Joint Favorable: 29-251
File No. 426: 29-251