The 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 codes, and it specifies that these ordinances cannot impose certain requirements, such as the installation of fire sprinklers in single-family dwellings or apply to mobile or manufactured homes that meet federal standards.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that local governing bodies have the authority to amend, modify, or delete portions of the codes before enacting ordinances, and it outlines the effective procedures for these amendments. The provisions also ensure that the updated codes do not conflict with existing federal standards for manufactured homes and provide definitions for terms such as "residential structure." Overall, the bill aims to modernize building regulations in South Dakota while maintaining compliance with federal standards.

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