This bill amends the Idaho Building Code Act, specifically revising Section 39-4113 to enhance the process for public school building plan reviews. Key changes include the establishment of a requirement that local governments or the division responsible for building plan reviews must complete the initial review within thirty calendar days of submission. Additionally, the bill clarifies that public school building plans must be approved by either the local government or the division before a school district can proceed with advertising for bids. It also specifies that no material changes can be made to approved plans without further review and approval.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 39-8007 to outline the powers and duties of the administrator, emphasizing the need for timely reviews of public school construction plans as mandated by the revised Section 39-4113. The administrator is tasked with enforcing the provisions of the chapter in collaboration with the superintendent of public instruction and the building code advisory board, as well as providing training to school districts on the Idaho uniform school building safety code. The act declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage, with a specified full force date of July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 39-4113, 39-8007