This bill amends several sections of South Dakota law to update references to the building codes, specifically changing the standard from the 2021 edition to the 2024 edition of the International Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code, and International Residential Code. Key amendments include the requirement that local ordinances must comply with the 2024 edition of these codes, and it clarifies that certain types of structures, such as mobile or manufactured homes and specialty resort or vacation homes, are exempt from specific ordinance requirements. Additionally, the bill specifies that ordinances may not impose standards that conflict with federal standards for manufactured homes.

The bill also introduces language that emphasizes the governing body's authority to amend, modify, or delete portions of the codes before enacting ordinances. It ensures that no ordinance can require the installation of fire sprinklers in single-family dwellings and prohibits imposing more stringent requirements than those outlined in the 2024 codes. Overall, the bill aims to align local construction and maintenance standards with the most current building codes while providing flexibility for local governments in their implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/24/2025: 11-10-5, 11-10-6, 11-10-11, 11-10-12