Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

(1) Uniformity of building codes
and uniformity in procedures for enforcing building safety codes throughout
the state are matters of statewide concern and interest, in that uniformity
would enhance elimination of obsolete, restricting, conflicting, duplicating
and unnecessary regulations and requirements which could unnecessarily
increase construction costs or retard the use of new materials and methods of
installation or provide unwarranted preferential treatment to types or classes
of materials or products or methods of construction.
(2) It is the intent of the legislature to:
(a) Promote the health, safety and welfare of the occupants or users of
buildings and structures subject to this chapter;
(b) Require minimum performance standards and requirements for
construction and construction materials, consistent with accepted
standards of engineering, fire safety, life safety and accessibility for
those with disabilities;
(c) Establish, for jurisdictions enforcing building codes pursuant to
this chapter, minimum standards and requirements in terms of performance,
energy efficiency, effect upon construction costs and consistency with
nationally accepted standards;
(d) Permit the use of modern technical methods, devices and improvements;
and
(e) Clarify and establish roles of the various jurisdictions subject to
this chapter.

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