HB 1571 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

     Agrees with the United States advisory committee on regulatory barriers to affordable housing that increasing the supply of affordable housing can be accomplished through a program of regulatory reform of the building code enforcement system in order to place more reliance on the national model code system and state-wide codes to encourage consistent enforcement of the building code from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

     Provides that, after the effective date of this act, all previously adopted stand-alone ordinances or local amendments of a county or city that increase the minimum performance standards for single-family or multifamily residential buildings beyond those contained in the state building code may be reviewed by the state building code council.

     Declares that, if the previously adopted stand-alone ordinance or local amendment affecting single-family and multifamily residences is not approved by the state building code council, the stand-alone ordinance or local amendment is null and void as against public policy.