The bill aims to update references in South Dakota statutes to the 2024 standard building codes, specifically the International Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code, and International Residential Code. Key amendments include changing the requirement for local ordinances to comply with the 2021 edition of these codes to the 2024 edition. The language in the bill specifies that local governing bodies must ensure their ordinances align with the updated codes and allows for amendments, modifications, or deletions to be made before enacting these ordinances. Additionally, the bill clarifies that certain types of structures, such as mobile or manufactured homes and specialty resort or vacation homes, are exempt from these ordinances if they comply with specific standards.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes that ordinances cannot impose requirements that conflict with the standards set by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for manufactured homes. It also stipulates that no fire sprinkler systems are required in single-family dwellings and that local governments cannot impose stricter requirements than those outlined in the 2024 codes. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize building regulations while ensuring compliance with federal standards and maintaining flexibility for local governments in their enforcement.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/25/2026: 11-10-5, 11-10-6, 11-10-11, 11-10-12