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The SBCC Council Meeting revealed a critical crossroads as they grapple with staffing shortages and looming deadlines for the 2024 code adoption, raising urgent questions about the future of building regulations.

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SBC committee allocates resources for 2024 code adoption amid staffing challenges
SBC discusses staffing issues and timeline for 2024 code adoption process.
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April 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM
A crucial committee meeting has raised alarms about potential changes to flood-loading requirements that could impact countless homes—are your flood protections at risk?

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Committee flags possible flood-loading change from ASCE 7-22 Supplement 2 for follow-up
Committee members flagged a potential issue with adoption of ASCE 7-22 Supplement 2 that could change flood-elevation references and increase the number of homes subject to flood-related code requirements. Staff will verify whether the supplement remains part of pending CR102 filings and report back at the December meeting.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM