# Idaho Code § 39-4101: 39-4101 LEGISLATIVE FINDING AND INTENT

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T39_C41_S39-4101

## Section

- **Citation:** Idaho Code § 39-4101
- **Heading:** 39-4101 LEGISLATIVE FINDING AND INTENT
- **Jurisdiction:** Idaho
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Idaho Code / Title 39 / Chapter 41 / Section 39-4101

## Text

39-4101. Legislative finding and intent. (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.

History:

[39-4101, added 1975, ch. 180, sec. 2, p. 486; am. 1983, ch. 153, sec. 1, p. 407; am. 2000, ch. 465, sec. 1, p. 1439; am. 2002, ch. 345, sec. 3, p. 965.]

## Nearby sections

- [Idaho Code § 39-4101 39-4101 LEGISLATIVE FINDING AND INTENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T39_C41_S39-4101.md)
- [Idaho Code § 39-4102 39-4102 SHORT TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T39_C41_S39-4102.md)
- [Idaho Code § 39-4103 39-4103 SCOPE — EXEMPTIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T39_C41_S39-4103.md)
- [Idaho Code § 39-4104 39-4104 ENFORCEMENT OF LAW.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T39_C41_S39-4104.md)
- [Idaho Code § 39-4105 39-4105 DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T39_C41_S39-4105.md)
- [Idaho Code § 39-4106 39-4106 IDAHO BUILDING CODE BOARD CREATED — MEMBERSHIP — APPOINTMENT — TERMS — QUORUM — COMPENSATION — MEETINGS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T39_C41_S39-4106.md)
- [Idaho Code § 39-4107 39-4107 POWERS AND DUTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T39_C41_S39-4107.md)
- [Idaho Code § 39-4108 39-4108 CERTIFICATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T39_C41_S39-4108.md)
- [Idaho Code § 39-4109 39-4109 APPLICATION OF CODES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T39_C41_S39-4109.md)
- [Idaho Code § 39-4109A 39-4109A MASS TIMBER CONSTRUCTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T39_C41_S39-4109A.md)
- [Idaho Code § 39-4109B 39-4109B ELECTRIC VEHICLE BUILDING PLAN REQUIREMENTS — PREEMPTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T39_C41_S39-4109B.md)
- [Idaho Code § 39-4109C 39-4109C SINGLE STAIRWAY BUILDING EXCEPTIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T39_C41_S39-4109C.md)
- [Idaho Code § 39-4111 39-4111 PERMITS REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T39_C41_S39-4111.md)
- [Idaho Code § 39-4112 39-4112 MAXIMUM PERMIT FEES TO BE ASSESSED BY THE DIVISION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T39_C41_S39-4112.md)

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