Residential Products Online content is now on probuilder.com! Same great products coverage, now all in one place!

Helena, Mont.’s ban on wood roofing overturned by state court

Ruling gives sole authority on building codes to state Department of Labor and Industry

December 23, 2014

The city of Helena, Montana’s ban on wood roofing material aimed at reducing fire danger was overturned by the Montana Supreme Court. The court said the prohibition on wooden roofing material was a building code and that only the state Department of Labor and Industry has the authority to create building codes.

PB Topical Ref

Codes + Standards

Housing Zone* UNPUBLISHED

features