10/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/16/2024 12:18
Effective October 11, 2024, the 10th Edition of the State Building Code will take effect.
The 9th Edition of the Building Code will apply concurrently with the 10th Edition for the remainder of 2024. Building permit applications for projects utilizing the 9th Edition must be filed on or before December 31, 2024. Only complete applications, containing all required documents, will be considered for review under the 9th edition prior to January 1, 2025.
Applications received on or after Jan. 1, 2025, must be based on the 10th edition.
Promulgated over a number of years by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), the 10th Edition is an important update that will modernize the Building Code and better align it with the Fire and Stretch Energy Codes.
Notable additions in the 10th Edition include: