Senators advanced a bill May 20 that would adopt several updated building codes.<\/p>\n
Currently, Nebraska uses the 2009 editions of the International Building Codes. LB540, introduced by Bellevue Sen. Sue Crawford, would adopt the 2012 revisions to the following codes:
\n\u2022 the International Building Code, which covers all new construction except one- and two-family dwellings;
\n\u2022 the International Residential Code, which covers new construction of one- and two-family dwellings; and
\n\u2022 the International Existing Building Code, which covers repair, alteration, addition and change of occupancy for existing buildings.<\/p>\n
Crawford said that Nebraska has not updated its building codes since 2011, when the 2009 editions were adopted.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs other states begin to move forward in considering the [newly released] 2015 codes, it\u2019s important that Nebraska update its codes from what are now six-year-old codes,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The bill would not adopt the 2012 revisions to the International Energy Conservation Code, as the state currently operates under the 2009 code.<\/p>\n
Omaha Sen. Beau McCoy supported the bill.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery day it\u2019s a difficult subject for home builders, contractors and local government officials,\u201d he said. \u201cThere is a need to balance public safety and good construction practices with the cost of doing business.\u201d<\/p>\n
Senators advanced the bill to select file on a 33-0 vote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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