North Carolina 2025 Session Status: Passed Senate 4 R cosponsors

SB 602 — H'cane Helene Bldg Code Window Exemption.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    0 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill exempts certain windows in the Hurricane Helene Building Code from specific requirements.

This legislation provides an exemption for certain windows under the Hurricane Helene Building Code. It is intended to change the requirements that apply to these windows, although specific details on which requirements are affected are not provided.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

49 added · 49 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 602, the language has been streamlined to remove some unnecessary details while keeping the key requirements intact. Specifically, the references to the bill's prior designation and filing information have been cut out. This change is important because it helps simplify the document and makes it easier for readers to focus on the essential content without getting bogged down by administrative specifics.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 2 SENATE BILL 602 Commerce and Insurance Committee Substitute Adopted 4/15/25 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 602 Short Title:
Senator Hise (Primary Sponsor).
March 26, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN STATE BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO FIRE-RESISTANT WINDOWS FOR DOWNTOWN, COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES DAMAGED BY HURRICANE HELENE.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 26, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN STATE BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO FIRE-RESISTANT WINDOWS FOR DOWNTOWN, COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES DAMAGED BY HURRICANE HELENE.
The building or structure is located in a Helene-affected county, as defined by this section, that existed prior to September 27, 2024, and was directly damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene.
The building or structure is located in a Helene-affected county, as defined by this section, that existed prior to September 27, 2024 and was directly damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene.
The building or structure must be located within the central business district or downtown commercial district, as of September 27, 2024, of a city, as defined by G.S.
The building or structure must be located within the central business district or downtown commercial district of a city or town, as defined by that municipality's governing board or zoning maps.
160A-1.
*S602-v-2* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 2.(a) Window Exemption for Eligible Buildings.
*S602-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 2.(a) Window Exemption for Eligible Buildings.
143-138, or any other law to the contrary, the owner of an eligible building may elect to reconstruct or repair the building with window assemblies having the same fire-protection rating that existed in the building as of September 27, 2024, without being required to upgrade to the current fire-resistant window assemblies required by the North Carolina State Building Code.
143-138, or any other law to the contrary, the owner of an eligible building may elect to reconstruct or repair the building with window assemblies having the same fire-protection rating that existed in the building as of September 27, 2024, without being required to upgrade to the current fire-resistant window assemblies required by the State Building Code.
This exemption applies solely to the North Carolina State Building Code provisions mandating a higher or upgraded fire-protection rating or fire-resistant glazing for window openings.
This exemption applies solely to the State Building Code provisions mandating a higher or upgraded fire-protection rating or fire-resistant glazing for window openings.
– If the exemption provided by this act is elected for an eligible building, all other applicable provisions of the North Carolina State Building Code shall remain in full force and effect.
– If the exemption provided by this act is elected for an eligible building, all other applicable provisions of the State Building Code shall remain in full force and effect.
The exemption provided by this section does not relieve the building from compliance with other fire safety or North Carolina State Building Code requirements.
The exemption provided by this section does not relieve the building from compliance with other fire safety or State Building Code requirements.
(3) Identification of the specific window installations for which the exemption is claimed.
(3) An acknowledgment that alternative means of fire protection have been considered and discussed with the project's contractors or design professionals.
(4) Identification of the specific window installations for which the exemption is claimed.
This act is effective when it becomes law and applies to eligible buildings for which a Certificate of Occupancy is issued on or after that date.
This act is effective when it becomes law and applies to eligible buildings for which construction or repair work is commenced on or after that date.
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Action History

  1. Withdrawn From Com

  2. Re-ref to the Com on Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Withdrawn From Com

  4. Re-ref to the Com on Housing and Development, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  5. Passed 1st Reading

  6. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  7. Regular Message Sent To House

  8. Regular Message Received From Senate

  9. Passed 2nd Reading

  10. Passed 3rd Reading

  11. Reptd Fav

  12. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  13. Com Substitute Adopted

  14. Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  15. Reptd Fav

  16. Re-ref Com On Commerce and Insurance

  17. Withdrawn From Com

  18. Re-ref to Regulatory Reform. If fav, re-ref to Commerce and Insurance. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

  19. Passed 1st Reading

  20. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  21. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (175)

175 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Second Reading

Passed 42 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 15005
Republican 27003
Total 42008
% of votes cast 84%0%0%16%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Caleb Theodros Democratic Yea
Dan Blue Democratic Yea
DeAndrea Salvador Democratic Not Voting
Gale Adcock Democratic Yea
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Not Voting
Graig Meyer Democratic Yea
Jay J. Chaudhuri Democratic Yea
Joyce Waddell Democratic Yea
Julie Mayfield Democratic Not Voting
Kandie D. Smith Democratic Yea
Lisa Grafstein Democratic Yea
Michael Garrett Democratic Yea
Mujtaba A. Mohammed Democratic Yea
Natalie S. Murdock Democratic Not Voting
Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic Yea
Sophia Chitlik Democratic Yea
Sydney Batch Democratic Yea
Terence Everitt Democratic Yea
Val Applewhite Democratic Not Voting
Woodson Bradley Democratic Yea
Amy S. Galey Republican Yea
Benton G. Sawrey Republican Yea
Bill Rabon Republican Yea
Bob Brinson Republican Yea
Bobby Hanig Republican Yea
Brad Overcash Republican Yea
Brent Jackson Republican Yea
Carl Ford Republican Not Voting
Chris Measmer Republican Yea
Dana Jones Republican Yea
Danny Earl Britt, Jr. Republican Yea
David W. Craven, Jr. Republican Yea
Eddie D. Settle Republican Yea
Jim Burgin Republican Yea
Kevin Corbin Republican Yea
Lisa S. Barnes Republican Yea
Mark Hollo Republican Yea
Michael A. Lazzara Republican Yea
Michael V. Lee Republican Yea
Norman W. Sanderson Republican Yea
Paul Newton Republican Yea
Phil Berger Republican Yea
Ralph Hise Republican Yea
Steve Jarvis Republican Yea
Timothy D. Moffitt Republican Not Voting
Todd Johnson Republican Not Voting
Tom McInnis Republican Yea
Vickie Sawyer Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
Warren Daniel Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 602?
SB 602 is sponsored by Paul Newton (Republican), Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican), Warren Daniel (Republican), and Ralph Hise (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 602?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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