A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, DESIGNATED AS

This bill approves new regulations for the South Carolina Building Codes Council that update the state's building standards to align with the 2024 International Residential Code. The changes directly affect contractors, builders, and homeowners by establishing revised rules for constructing residential buildings. Once signed by the Governor, these regulations will legally replace previous codes to ensure construction meets current safety and design requirements. The legislation is a procedural step to formally accept technical updates proposed by the state agency responsible for building oversight.