RELATING TO BUILDING PERMITS.

Updated bill header metadata, including version numbers, dates, and line counts, reflecting the transition from House Draft 1 to House Draft 2.

Revised the summary description to more accurately reflect the bill's focus on maintenance, group U structures, and interior remodeling rather than just agricultural activities.

Adjusted the definition of 'group U occupancy' to explicitly include 'an accessory to a one- or two-family residence' for grammatical consistency within the list of exempt structures.

Changed the term 'owner' to 'owner or occupier' in the section authorizing fire and building officials to enter properties for compliance investigations.

Exemptions now apply to work located in areas outside of special management areas delineated under Chapter 205A.

The threshold for requiring a permit for repairs on large dwellings or structures was changed from specific square footage limits to written notice requirements for structures over 3,000 or 5,000 square feet with specific occupancy groups.

A new requirement mandates written notice for interior remodeling on existing structures, even if it does not change square footage or room counts.

Enforcement authority was expanded to include county building permitting agencies alongside fire departments when seeking warrants for entry to inspect exempt work.

The definition of exempt work now explicitly includes compliance with underlying zoning requirements in addition to floodplain management standards.

The effective date of the Act was changed from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 3000.

The bill title was updated from 'Building Permits; Exemptions' to 'County Permits; Special Management Areas; Exemptions' to reflect the expanded scope.