Sec. 2.5. (a) Before January 1, 2020, the commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to replace the statewide residential code for Class 2 structures that is included within the statewide code of fire safety laws and building laws adopted under section 2 of this chapter.

     (b) If the commission uses a national code as part of the adoption of a replacement statewide residential code under subsection (a), the commission shall amend the national code as a condition of the adoption under subsection (a).

     (c) The commission shall submit a report to the general assembly not later than January 1, 2019, regarding the commission’s work during the previous year related to adoption of a replacement statewide residential code under subsection (a). The report to the general assembly must be submitted in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

As added by P.L.104-2018, SEC.3.