Building Code; provisions for buildings & structures in rural areas. (SB784)

Introduced By

Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Uniform Statewide Building Code; Board of Housing and Community Development; provisions for buildings and structures in rural areas in which commercial enterprises are located. Directs the Board of Housing and Community Development to make amendments to the Uniform Statewide Building Code applicable to buildings and structures in rural areas in which commercial enterprises are located. The bill provides that the amendments shall not apply to any building or structure for which (i) a building permit has been issued or on which construction has commenced or (ii) working drawings have been prepared in the year prior to the effective date of the amendments. The bill also requires the Board to establish guidelines for the adequate training of building officials, enforcement personnel, contractors, and design professionals regarding Building Code provisions applicable to farm buildings and structures. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/10/2018Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104265D
01/10/2018Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
01/25/2018Impact statement from DPB (SB784)
01/29/2018Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology with letter (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)