Enrolled Bill Summary

            Senate Bill 365 amends the Local Government Code to adopt the International Residential Code (IRC) as the municipal residential building code in this state and the National Electrical Code as the municipal residential electrical construction code in this state. The bill authorizes municipalities to adopt local amendments to and administer and enforce those codes.

            Senate Bill 365 also amends the Insurance Code to establish provisions relating to the insurability of residential property under the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Act. The provisions (1) allow the commissioner of insurance to supplement certain building specifications in selected areas with the structural provisions of the IRC; (2) require certain persons to apply to the Texas Department of Insurance for a windstorm inspection before beginning, construction alteration, remodeling, enlargement, or repair of a structure; and (3) amend the criteria for consideration of a person as a qualified inspector to include licensed professional engineers and other certified professionals meeting requirements of the rules adopted by the commissioner for appointment as a windstorm building inspector.