The bill, S. 1078, is a joint resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate to approve regulations from the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Building Codes Council concerning the International Building Code, specifically designated as Regulation Document Number 5424. This resolution is in accordance with Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, and it seeks to formalize the proposed amendments to the 2024 South Carolina Building Codes.
The resolution stipulates that the regulations submitted by the Building Codes Council are approved, and it will take effect upon receiving the Governor's approval. The proposed amendments aim to update Chapter 8, Article 8, to align with the latest modifications to the International Building Code, ensuring that South Carolina's building regulations remain current and effective. A Notice of Drafting regarding these changes was published in the State Register on June 27, 2025.