Regional Building Codes for Factory-Built Structures

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andy Boesenecker and 17 co-sponsors

Sets regional building codes for factory-built structures to standardize rules and speed permitting and inspections, clarifying state and local authority roles.

Governor Signed

Summary — SB 25‑002: Regional Building Codes for Factory‑Built Structures

Status: Governor Signed (May 8, 2025)
Introduced: January 8, 2025 (Senate)
Primary sponsors: Andrew Boesenecker; Tony Exum; Jeff Bridges; Rebekah Stewart (plus multiple cosponsors)

Note: The full text of SB 25‑002 was not included with your request. The summary below describes the bill’s purpose, legislative history, likely substantive elements based on the bill title, and expected impacts. If you provide the bill text or bill digest, I will update this summary to reflect exact statutory language.

Main purpose and intent

By title, SB 25‑002 is intended to create or modify a regional approach to building codes that apply to factory‑built (manufactured or modular) structures. The aim of such legislation typically is to standardize technical requirements, streamline permitting and inspections, and clarify the roles of state and local authorities for factory‑built housing and other prefabricated buildings.

Key provisions (anticipated / typical for this subject)

Because the bill text was not provided, these are common elements found in similar bills and likely areas addressed:
- Establishment of regional building code standards specific to factory‑built structures (e.g., structural, energy, plumbing, mechanical, fire safety).
- Authority for a state agency or a regional board to adopt, update, and maintain model codes for factory‑built construction.
- Procedures for certification, licensing, and inspection of factory manufacturing facilities and on‑site installation.
- Clarification of preemption or interplay between state/regional codes and local building codes (limits on local modifications or requirements for local adoption).
- Streamlined permitting or reciprocity for units built to regional code to be installed across participating jurisdictions.
- Enforcement, compliance timelines, and penalties for noncompliance.
- Possible provisions addressing affordable housing, disaster recovery, or accelerated deployment of modular housing.

Who is affected

Manufacturers of factory‑built and modular homes and commercial units (design, production, certification processes).

Local governments and building departments (permitting, inspection responsibilities, adoption of codes).

Homebuyers, landlords, developers, and contractors involved with factory‑built structures.

Industry professionals (engineers, architects, inspectors) who must meet updated standards.

Potentially state agencies that oversee housing, building standards, and consumer protection.

Legislative timeline and procedural notes

Introduced in Senate (Jan 8, 2025), assigned to Local Government & Housing.

Passed Senate (Mar 31, 2025) after committee and floor action with amendments.

House consideration included committee referrals, amendments, and concurrence (April–May 2025).

Final signing actions: Sent to Governor May 6, 2025; Governor signed May 8, 2025.

Effective date: Not provided in the materials supplied. Check the enrolled bill or state statute for the actual effective date and any phased compliance deadlines.

If you want a precise, clause‑by‑clause summary, please provide the bill text or a link to the enrolled bill and I’ll produce a detailed breakdown of exact provisions, statutory changes, and any fiscal or regulatory impacts.