TO AMEND THE INDEPENDENT INSPECTIONS OF A MODULAR BUILDING FOR CODE COMPLIANCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

HB 1205 amends requirements for independent inspections of modular buildings to ensure compliance with safety standards, directly affecting modular building developers, inspectors, and local building officials. The bill updates inspection standards to require compliance with ISO/IEC 17011 certification (replacing a previous reference), which is an internationally recognized standard for inspection bodies. It declares an emergency to expedite implementation of this updated standard. The bill focuses on clarifying and modernizing inspection protocols for modular structures without creating new programs or funding. (Note: The bill became Act 101 on February 18, 2025, but this summary describes its policy content, not its legislative status.)