The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1240, aims to modify the membership structure of the Codes and Standards Committee within the Department of Administrative Services. The bill reduces the total number of committee members from twenty-three to twenty and revises the qualifications and categories of members. Notably, it changes the number of architects from two to one, professional engineers from three to two (with specific requirements for their specialties), and builders from four to four with more defined expertise areas. Additionally, it introduces new categories for contractors licensed in commercial fire sprinkler and alarm system installations.

The bill also emphasizes the active engagement of local building officials and fire marshals in their official duties, while reducing the number of public members from four to two. The qualifications for committee members are specified to require at least ten years of practical experience in their respective fields. Furthermore, the committee is tasked with adopting regulations to govern its procedures and has provisions for member attendance, stating that those who miss three consecutive meetings or fifty percent of all meetings in a year will be considered resigned. The changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 29-251