Senate Sponsors: DILLARD. Short description: SCHOOL CD-NEW BUILDING CODE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the School Code and the Bond Issue Notification Act. Directs the State Board of Education to adopt a new school building code, to be applicable to all school districts throughout the State. Provides for inspection and enforcement by the county and municipal agencies responsible for local building code enforcement; waives the local permit fees. Prohibits the requesting or granting of a waiver of any provision of the school building code without the written approval of the local building code authority. Requires automatic fire sprinkler systems in all new school construction. Prohibits school districts from requesting waivers of any laws or rules pertaining to the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status