Free Webinar: BayREN C&S Training - Residential Additions, March 25, 9 - 10:30 am PT - Green Building Events - Rate It Green This course explores specific requirements for residential additions in the 2025 Energy Code and will highlight compliance documentation commonly used for...

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Tiny Houses and the 2025 California Residential Code: Understanding Appendix BB In recent years, the idea of the “tiny house” has moved from fringe housing experiment to mainstream housing strategy. Rising construction costs, limited housing supply, and growing interest in minimalist living have all contributed to the popularity of smaller dwellings. Building codes have evolved alongside this movement. Earlier versions of the California Residential Code addressed tiny houses through Appendix Q, first introduced through the International Residential Code in 2018.

Tiny houses are now recognized in the 2025 California Residential Code.

Our new article explains Appendix BB – Tiny Houses and the rules governing homes under 400 sf.

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Committee deadlocks 7–7 on Mecklen bill to curb 2038 energy-code standard; HF3545 laid on table A House committee on March 10, 2026 split 7–7 on Representative Mecklen’s House File 3545, which would limit the state’s residential energy-code ambitions; testimony split between builders and affordability advocates versus energy and climate experts. The motion failed and the bill was laid on the table.

A crucial House committee just deadlocked on a bill that could reshape Minnesota's residential energy standards, igniting a fierce debate over housing affordability versus energy efficiency.

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BayREN C&S, Free Online Training - Residential New Construction, March 10, 9 - 10:30 am - Green Building Events - Rate It Green This course provides a basic review of Energy Code requirements for residential new construction and larger additions, compliance processes and documentation,...

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County staff propose measured adoption of 2024 building and energy codes and IBHS home‑hardening for high‑risk areas Community Development proposed adopting the 2024 ICC code suite, 2023 National Electric Code and a parcel‑targeted IBHS home‑hardening baseline for new construction in high wildfire‑risk areas; staff recommended a short prescriptive package to meet the 2024 energy code while limiting cost increases for owner‑builders and off‑grid homes.

Coconino County is taking bold steps to enhance safety and sustainability by updating building codes to combat wildfire risks and improve energy efficiency in new construction.

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Energy Code Ace Conference, March 4 – 5, Irwindale, California - Green Building Events - Rate It Green Join Energy Code Ace on March 4 – 5, 2026, at The Energy Education Center in Irwindale for two days of thought leadership, case studies, in-depth...

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Bill would let counties approve rebuilding after disasters through administrative process Sen. Suzanne Weber and local officials backed SB 1561A to let dwellings destroyed by natural disasters be restored or replaced through a streamlined administrative process rather than a full land-use review, citing cases where missing records retraumatized families and threatened insurance timelines.

Sen. Suzanne Weber's SB 1561A aims to streamline the rebuilding process for homes lost to natural disasters, preventing families from facing costly delays and emotional trauma.

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Want more rooftop solar? Raise energy performance standards for new buildings. When the bar is high enough, solar becomes the obvious answer — not because we mandated it, but because it wins on merit. Smarter codes, more panels. #BuildingCodes #Solar #HousingPolicy

Nebraska committee hears bid to freeze and roll back building, electrical and energy codes to address housing costs Sen. Kathleen Kauth introduced LB 11-34 to limit state and local updates to residential, electrical and energy codes and require independent proof that code changes are necessary for safety; supporters said targeted rollbacks could lower initial construction costs, while opponents warned of higher long‑term energy bills, reduced safety and lost local control.

Senator Kathleen Kauth's bold proposal aims to tackle Nebraska's housing affordability crisis by freezing updates to building codes, but could this compromise safety and long-term costs?

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Senate upholds chair's ruling, blocks amendment to roll back all-electric building mandate Senators rejected an appeal to overrule the presiding officer and blocked an amendment that would have allowed use of the 2020 energy code instead of the newly enacted 2025 code, with proponents arguing the change would lower construction costs and opponents saying the amendment was non-germane to the bill.

The New York State Senate has just upheld a ruling that blocks an amendment aimed at rolling back the costly all-electric buildings mandate, leaving many to question the future of affordable housing in the state.

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How Effective Are Building Codes at Reducing Residential Water Use? Evidence From California Billing Data This study examines the impact of residential water-efficiency standards on household water consumption, utilizing billing data from California. I examine both the short- and long-term impacts of the...

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BayREN C&S, Free Online Training - Residential New Construction, March 10, 9 - 10:30 am - Green Building Events - Rate It Green This course provides a basic review of Energy Code requirements for residential new construction and larger additions, compliance processes and documentation,...

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‘It’s chump change’: Oakville Historical Society calls for heftier fines for destruction of heritage homes Legislative reform to strengthen Ontario Heritage Act with higher penalties proportionate to the property’s value are needed to help protect historically-significant home, says Oakville Historical Soc...

#OntarioNews #BuildingCodes #HeritageBuildings - A two-storey colonial-style dwelling built in 1830 & designated as Heritage under the Ontario Heritage Act, was demolished w/out permit by a developer.
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SBCC accepts preliminary cost‑benefit reports for mechanical and plumbing codes, posts them for CR‑102 SBCC staff presented preliminary cost‑benefit analyses for the International Mechanical Code (IMC) and Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). The council accepted both reports for inclusion in CR‑102 supporting materials, noting improvements in format and the need for additional small‑business economic data during public comment.

The SBCC just approved preliminary cost-benefit analyses for mechanical and plumbing codes that could save multifamily projects up to $2,000 per floor—what does this mean for local businesses?

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Committee Hears Bill to Create Building Codes for Kit Homes The committee heard Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5552, which would require the State Building Code Council to adopt rules for "kit homes"—residential, prefabricated units 800 sq ft or smaller—by March 31, 2027; sponsors and advocates said the change would clarify permitting and expand housing options while preserving safety standards.

A new bill aims to revolutionize housing in Washington by introducing clear building codes for "kit homes," offering a unique solution to the ongoing housing crisis.

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Energy Code Ace Conference, March 4 – 5, Irwindale, California - Green Building Events - Rate It Green Join Energy Code Ace on March 4 – 5, 2026, at The Energy Education Center in Irwindale for two days of thought leadership, case studies, in-depth...

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Staff flags federal and state bills that could affect building codes and property taxes Kimberly delivered a legislative briefing: staff are tracking a federal package with a national uniform building-code provision and state-level measures that could impact property taxes, including a 3% cap that passed committee; staff will monitor developments and report back.

Key legislative changes in Washington and Kansas could reshape local building codes and property taxes—are you prepared for what’s coming?

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Committee advances 'Buy Right Housing Development Act' with amendments to protect local zoning The committee amended and favorably reported SB 418, which would streamline permitting and allow certain single-family homes under 3,000 sq ft to be built under the 2018 residential code on separately platted lots; amendments narrow the zoning application and require separate legal descriptions for lots.

Kansas takes a bold step towards affordable housing by advancing the Buy Right Housing Development Act, streamlining permits and ensuring single-family homes under 3,000 sq ft have their own lots!

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Committee approves welding-safety bill after sponsors cite school collapse linked to improper welds Senate Bill 98, advanced by the Licensing and Occupations Committee on Feb. 10, would require adherence to welding specifications and industry certification on projects where the design calls for specific welds; sponsors cited a McCracken County incident and American Welding Society standards.

A new Senate bill aims to ensure that all welds in construction projects are certified after a near-tragic school collapse brought safety standards into question.

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Task force finalizes recommendations on roofing standards, mitigation funds, tort review and HOA rules; final report headed to Legislature The task force adopted a package of recommendations for the Legislature: updating building codes to incorporate elements of IBHS fortified roofing standards, funding the Strength in Minnesota Homes program, creating catastrophic/mitigation savings accounts, pursuing legal and legislative review of third-party litigation financing, and directing review of HOA-related statute provisions. Several recommendations passed on close votes; the final report was approved for submission.

Minnesota's Homeowners and Commercial Property Insurance Task Force has unveiled crucial recommendations to strengthen building codes and tackle rising insurance premiums—could these changes reshape the future of property protection?

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