This bill amends sections 71-6403 and 71-6406 of the Revised Statutes to update Nebraska's state building code by adopting the 2024 editions of the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC), while retaining certain provisions from the 2018 editions. Specifically, it includes the adoption of chapter 13 of the 2024 IBC and chapter 11 of the 2024 IRC, while excluding specific sections and chapters from the 2018 editions. The bill also establishes that local governments may enact their own building codes as long as they adopt or conform to the state building code, and it sets forth requirements for local codes to be deemed compliant.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for local governments to notify the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment if they amend their codes in a way that deletes portions of the newly adopted chapters. It emphasizes the need for local codes to be regularly updated in alignment with state code updates and allows for the adoption of various standard codes, including plumbing and energy codes. The bill ultimately aims to enhance building safety and efficiency standards across Nebraska while providing local governments with the flexibility to address specific community needs.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 71-6403, 71-6406