The board convened to conduct a public hearing and review proposed amendments to the city's Building Code and Electrical Code. Key discussion topics included the adoption of the 2021 International Code Council family of codes, encompassing the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Existing Building Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, along with the 2023 National Electrical Code. The board also reached a consensus regarding the exclusion of an Energy Conservation Code from the adoption.
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The board engaged in a presentation and discussion regarding a request to permit the use of the International Residential Code for residential buildings containing up to four units. Members reviewed proposed amendments to the building and electrical codes concerning the adoption of the 2021 International Code Council family of codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code. A central topic of deliberation involved the potential inclusion or exclusion of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, weighing the impact of adoption on construction costs and affordable housing.
Aug 4, 2026·Board meeting
Bloomington Building Board Of Appeals Meeting Minutes
The board received public comments regarding fire sprinkler code height restrictions and the application of residential codes to multi-unit buildings. The meeting included a presentation on the planned Property Maintenance Code updates and the upcoming adoption process for the 2021 International Code Council Family of Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code. Additionally, the board discussed several proposed code modifications, including requirements for sprinkler systems, assembly occupancies, mechanical contractor licensing, permit requirements for small accessory structures, and right-of-way encroachments for downtown buildings. Plans for future business were also outlined.
Jun 2, 2026·Board meeting
Bloomington Building Board Of Appeals Meeting Minutes
The meeting focused on the planned adoption of the 2021 International Code Council Family of Codes and the 2023 National Electric Code, with a goal for implementation by October 1, 2026. Key topics included proposed ordinance changes such as the removal of contractor registration reciprocity, enforcement options for non-compliant electrical work, and modifications to building code language regarding building height, fire suppression requirements for A-2 occupancies, and food truck hood suppression. Additionally, the Board discussed proposals to require commercial building owners to register as general contractors and the re-establishment of building permit exemptions for fences and small sheds.
