relative to the state building code.
This bill amends the state building code to require that all new buildings and dwelling units be tested for air leakage. The law mandates that these tests measure air exchange rates and ensures the results do not exceed 5.0 air changes per hour or 0.28 cubic feet per minute per square foot. Testing must follow specific industry standards and be conducted at a pressure of 0.2 inch water gauge. This change directly impacts construction projects by setting a stricter limit on how much air can escape through the building's enclosure.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
Jul 2024
Introduced Dec 12, 2023
Signed Jul 10, 2024
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Total actions
17
Key actions
7
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Jul 10, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor on 07/03/2024; Chapter 0154; Effective 07/03/2024
upper
May 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/23/2024 HJ 14 P. 51
lower
May 23, 2024
Introduced
Amendment # 2024-1855h: AF DV 150-215 05/23/2024 HJ 14 P. 51
lower
May 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-1855h (NT) 05/08/2024 (Vote 13-2; RC) HC 20 P. 16
lower
Apr 12, 2024
Introduced
Introduced 04/12/2024 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 11 P. 103
lower
Apr 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1364s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/11/2024; SJ 9
upper
Apr 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment # 2024-1364s, AA, VV; 04/11/2024; SJ 9
upper
Apr 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-1364s, 04/11/2024, Vote 5-0; SC 14A
upper
Mar 27, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-1364s, 04/05/2024; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 13
upper
Dec 12, 2023
Introduced
To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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