H 706·ID·house
IDAHO BUILDING CODES – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding single stairway building exceptions.
Signed into LawFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: BUSINESS COMMITTEE
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Reported Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 320 Effective: 07/01/2026
Apr 2, 2026
Summary
The bill lets cities and counties approve R‑2 apartment buildings with only a single stairway if they meet detailed fire‑safety, size, and construction standards. It also revises how local governments adopt and enforce building codes, exempts small homes from sprinkler rules, and defines agricultural building exemptions. The changes take effect July 1 2026.
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