Building codes updated

Senators passed a bill May 29 that updates several building codes.

Currently, Nebraska uses the 2009 editions of the International Building Codes. LB540, introduced by Bellevue Sen. Sue Crawford, adopts the 2012 revisions to the following codes:
• the International Building Code, which covers all new construction except one- and two-family dwellings;
• the International Residential Code, which covers new construction of one- and two-family dwellings; and
• the International Existing Building Code, which covers repair, alteration, addition and change of occupancy for existing buildings.

The bill passed on a 46-0 vote.