Montana Administrative Code

24.301.180 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF CABO ONE & TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-60-103, 50-60-201, 50-60-402, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 106, Eff. 1/31/86; AMD, 1989 MAR p. 476, Eff. 4/28/89;…

24.301.181 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF INTERNATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE (IWUIC) The department adopts and incorporates by reference the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2021 edition, published by the International Code Council, unless another edition is s…

24.301.190 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-301, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-301, MCA History: NEW, 1990 MAR p. 2041, Eff. 11/16/90; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 1351, Eff. 5/29/92; …

24.301.201 EXTENT OF LOCAL PROGRAMS A city, county, or town, as provided by 50-60-102, MCA, may adopt codes that may not be more stringent than the codes that have been adopted by the department to cover buildings within their respective jurisdiction. However, as provided by 50-6…

24.301.202 ADOPTION OF CODES The codes adopted by cities, counties, and towns may not be more stringent than those adopted by the department. However, cities, counties, or townsshall only adopt those codes thatthey are certified to enforce, which includeplumbing, electrical, buil…

24.301.203 FUNDING OF CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM The establishment of permit fees shall be left to the city, county, or town. A list of current permit fees must be submitted to the department when the fees are first established or subsequently amended. Permit fees must be used only…

24.301.204 FACTORY-BUILT BUILDINGS Once factory-built buildings are approved by thedepartment as meeting the codes, the units shall be subject only to city, county, or town inspection and fees for zoning, utility connections and foundations. As part of the city, county or town's …

24.301.205 CERTIFICATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS A city, county, or town shall submita programreport, including all items listed in ARM 24.301.207(2)(a)to support a request for certification of a new code enforcement program. Certification of the proposed code enforcement pr…

24.301.206 STAFF QUALIFICATION City, county, or town plumbing inspectors must be Montana licensed journeymen or master plumbers, or inspector certified inplumbing. City, county, or town electrical inspectors must be Montana licensed journeyman or master electricians, or inspector…

24.301.207 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS A city, county, or town with a certified code enforcement programshallreportto the department changes to its code enforcement program within 30 days of the change.Changes to inspection staff or inspection staff qualifications must be reported wit…

24.301.208 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT ON APPLYING AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES FOR CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS The departmentadopts and incorporates by reference a document dated July 17, 2020, andentitled: "Independent Accountant's Reporton Applying …

24.301.209 SPECIAL REPORTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-60-302, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-60-106, 50-60-302, MCA History: NEW, 2003 MAR p. 2299, Eff. 10/17/03; AMD, 2006 MAR p. 567, Eff. 2/24/06; REP, 2022 MAR p. 911, Eff. 6/11/22.

24.301.210 DECERTIFICATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS If the department determines a city, county, or town code enforcement program is not in compliance with the applicable statutes or rules it shall give the city, county, or town notice of such noncompliance and may allow a re…

24.301.211 BUILDING CODES EDUCATION FUND ASSESSMENT Cities, counties, and towns, which are certified for the enforcement of building-related codes shall remit to the department 0.5 percent of building fees or charges collected for deposit into a building codes education fund. Cit…

24.301.212 CODE INTERPRETATIONS Code interpretations concerning any of the state building-related codes enforced by cities, counties or towns (building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical) may be requested by an affected party (building official, contractor, designer, owner, etc…

24.301.213 CODE TECHNICAL ADVISORIES Code technical advisories are available for questions concerning any of the state building related codes (building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, boiler and elevator) and may be requested by an affected party (building official, contractor…

24.301.214 SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING PLAN REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MODEL PLANS Model construction plans for single family dwellings may be submitted to the department for plan review and approval. Each page of model construction plans approved by the department shall bear the stamp of…

24.301.215 ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE OR THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-60-302, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-60-106, MCA History: NEW, 2001 MAR p. 2293, Eff. 11/22/01; REP, 2002 MAR p. 3627, Eff. 12/27/…

24.301.231 INTERGOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS RELATING TO BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS Only counties or incorporated cities and towns in Montana have the option of adopting their own code enforcement programs. A city, county, or town code enforcement program mus…

24.301.301 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE The department adopts and incorporates by reference the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2021 edition, unless another edition is specifically stated, together with the following appendix chapters and amendments: Appendix A, Rec…

24.301.351 MINIMUM REQUIRED PLUMBING FIXTURES The department adopts Table 2902.1 of the 2021 version of the International Building Code to determine the minimum number of required plumbing fixtures to be installed in new buildings. Table 2902.1 is available on the department's we…

24.301.361 PLUMBING PERMITS Any person who is required under 50-60-505, MCA, to obtain a plumbing permit, and the work is not covered by a local government inspection program, shall do so prior to installation through the department. The exception to the plumbing permit requireme…

24.301.371 PLUMBING INSPECTIONS Cover (rough-in) inspections are made by a state plumbing inspector wherever possible.Insulation and wallboard shall not be applied prior to inspection unless 48 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, have expired after the plumbing ins…

24.301.401 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE The department adopts and incorporates by reference the National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2020 edition referred to as the National Electrical Code, unless another edit…

24.301.402 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply: "Maintenance Work" means ordinary and customary in-plant or onsite installations, modification, additions, or repairs, which shall be limited to: relamping fixtures, replacing balla…

24.301.411 WIRING STANDARDS The National Electrical Code is amended as follows: NEC ARTICLE 110.2 (SUPPLEMENTARY). When requested, complete wiring diagrams shall be provided prior to installation of conductors and equipment indicating the conductor's and equipment's intended use.…

24.301.421 ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS Only persons appointed by the department shall act as electrical inspectors to represent the state of Montana. Inspectors shall give information as to the meaning or application of the code to contractors, electricians, or owners for whom the insp…

24.301.431 ELECTRICAL PERMIT Except as provided by 50-60-602, MCA, an electrical permit is required for any installation in any new construction or remodeling or repair. Prior to the commencement of any electrical installation, in an area where the electrical code is enforced by …

24.301.441 COVER (ROUGH-IN) INSPECTIONS Cover (rough-in) inspections are made by a state electrical inspector wherever possible. Insulation and wallboard shall not be applied prior to inspection unless 48 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, have expired after the el…

24.301.451 FINAL INSPECTION The permittee of record, whether an electrical contractor or a homeowner, shall notify the area electrical inspector when the electrical installation is ready for final inspection and provide access to the installation for inspection or furnish the nec…

24.301.461 ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS FEES The following is the schedule of electrical inspection fees as charged by the department. As provided in ARM 24.301.203 local governments certified to enforce the electrical code may establish their own electrical permit fees. A requested in…

24.301.471 TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-60-605, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-60-605, MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 1661, Eff. 12/28/79; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 519, Eff. 5/29/81; TRANS, from Dept. of Admin. , Ch. 352, L. 1985, Eff. 7/1/85; AM…

24.301.472 AUTHORITY FOR TEMPORARY CONNECTIONS Temporary power supply connections may be performed under the authority of power supplier limited service certificates. Power supplier limited service certificates ("service certificates") are four part forms created and provided by …

24.301.481 CARNIVALS, FAIRS, OUTDOOR CONCERTS, AND SIMILAR AMUSEMENT ESTABLISHMENTS AND OTHER PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES OF A TEMPORARY NATURE Electrical power and lighting installations for amusement or public assembly may be permitted for a period not to exceed 30 days. The installation…

24.301.491 REFUNDS OR CREDITS No permit fee shall be refunded nor credit issued for a permit if the value of the permit does not exceed $25. A permit with a value which exceeds $25 may be refunded or credited, at the discretion of the department, less the $25 refund/credit fee. A…

24.301.512 EFFECTIVE DATE OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO SALES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, 50-60-402, 50-60-404, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 3/1/75; AMD, Eff. 4/4/77; TRANS, from Dept. of Admin., Ch. 352, L. …

24.301.514 ENFORCEMENT GENERALLY (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 3/1/75; AMD, Eff. 4/4/77; TRANS, from Dept. of Admin., Ch. 352, L. 1985, Eff. 7/1/85; TRANS, from Commerc…

24.301.516 THIRD PARTY INSPECTIONS TO BE MONITORED (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 3/1/75; AMD, Eff. 4/4/77; TRANS, from Dept. of Admin., Ch. 352, L. 1985, Eff. 7/1/85; A…

24.301.517 INSPECTION OF MANUFACTURER (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 3/1/75; AMD, Eff. 4/4/77; TRANS, from Dept. of Admin. , Ch. 352, L. 1985, Eff. 7/1/85; TRANS, from C…

24.301.518 INSPECTION OF DEALER (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 3/1/75; AMD, Eff. 4/4/77; TRANS, from Dept. of Admin. , Ch. 352, L. 1985, Eff. 7/1/85; TRANS, from Commerc…

24.301.519 PRODUCT STANDARDS (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 3/1/75; AMD, Eff. 4/4/77; TRANS, from Dept. of Admin., Ch. 352, L. 1985, Eff. 7/1/85; AMD, 1997 MAR p. 2061, …

24.301.520 ALTERNATIVES (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 3/1/75; AMD, Eff. 4/4/77; TRANS, from Dept. of Admin., Ch. 352, L. 1985, Eff. 7/1/85; TRANS, from Commerce, 2001 M…

24.301.521 APPROVAL OF MANUFACTURER (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 3/1/75; AMD, Eff. 4/4/77; TRANS, from Dept. of Admin., Ch. 352, L. 1985, Eff. 7/1/85; TRANS, from Comm…

24.301.522 STATE BUILDING CODE INTERPRETATION (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 3/1/75; AMD, Eff. 4/4/77; TRANS, from Dept. of Admin., Ch. 352, L. 1985, Eff. 7/1/85; TRANS,…

24.301.524 INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED UPON DELIVERY OF UNIT TO DEALER (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-60-203, 50-60-401, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 3/1/75; AMD, Eff. 4/4/77; TRANS, from Dept. of Admin., Ch. 352, L. 19…