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Commission adopts 2021 International Building Code with listed exceptions
Summary
Robertson County adopted the 2021 International Building Code (with certain deletions and local amendments) to maintain state compliance; commissioners discussed deletions related to fuel-burning appliances and energy-efficiency provisions.
The Robertson County Commission adopted Resolution 121525100 to move the county to the 2021 International Building Code, including specified appendices and stated local deletions.
Staff explained the update was necessary to keep the county within the state's compliance window and noted that some energy-code provisions and specific sections (for example provisions affecting fuel-burning appliances and certain skylight rules) were omitted or locally amended. A staff speaker told commissioners, "we're staying in compliance with the energy codes as stated in the 2018s," while other members emphasized the need to align with state changes expected in 2024.
Commissioners had an opportunity to ask questions about the practical effect of deletions and local amendments. The resolution was moved, seconded and adopted by voice vote. The county will implement the code changes per the text of Resolution 121525100 and any applicable state rules.
Next steps: county building officials will publish the adopted code changes and update permitting procedures to reflect the 2021 code with local exceptions.
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