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 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 requirements. Additionally, the bill specifies that ordinances may not impose standards that conflict with federal standards for manufactured homes.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes that local governing bodies have the authority to amend, modify, or delete portions of the codes before enacting ordinances, and it outlines the process for adopting these changes. It also reinforces that no ordinance may require the installation of fire sprinklers in single-family dwellings and that the governing body cannot impose requirements that are more stringent than those in the 2024 edition of the relevant codes. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that local construction standards are aligned with the most current building codes while providing flexibility for local governance.

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