This bill amends several sections of the General Laws in Chapter 23-27.3, which pertains to the State Building Code. Key changes include defining a quorum for the building code standards committee as a majority of current members and requiring the committee to adopt and enforce updated building codes within ninety days of approval. The bill specifies that dwelling units with one to four units must adhere to the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) and subsequent versions, while multiple dwellings with more than four units, hotels, and motels must comply with the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) and subsequent versions. Additionally, the bill expands the additional levy on residential permits to include three and four-unit dwellings.

The bill also introduces new sections regarding the appointment and qualifications of the building code standards committee, which will consist of members appointed by the governor with Senate consent. It establishes the duties of the state building code commissioner, including the enforcement of building codes. The bill mandates that permit fees be established by the committee and includes provisions for the allocation of additional levies on construction permits. The act is set to take effect upon passage.