Sec. 1. 5 MRSA c. 314-A is enacted to read:

CHAPTER 314-A

MAINE BUILDING REHABILITATION CODE

§3346.__Maine Building Rehabilitation Code

There is established the Maine Building Rehabilitation Code, referred to in this chapter as the "code," which is designed to augment existing fire and life safety provisions of law.__The provisions of this chapter do not supersede the planning, zoning or subdivision authority of local jurisdictions.

1.__Complex project.__The code must contain provisions that give an opportunity for a person proposing a complex rehabilitation project involving multiple codes, prior to the submission of a construction permit application, to meet with all local officials or their designees responsible for permit approval and enforcement in construction-related laws and rules that may be applicable to the rehabilitation project.__The purpose of the meeting must be to anticipate and expedite the resolution of problems a complex rehabilitation project may have in complying with the applicable laws and rules and the code.

§3347.__Maine Building Rehabilitation Code Advisory Council

1.__Council established; membership.__In order to encourage and facilitate the rehabilitation of existing buildings the Maine Building Rehabilitation Code Advisory Council, referred to in this chapter as the "council," is established.__The council is composed of 15 members as follows:

A.__The Director of the State Planning Office, or the director's designee;

B.__The State Fire Marshal, or the fire marshal's designee;

C.__The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, or the commissioner's designee;

D.__The Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, or the director's designee; and

E.__Eleven members appointed by the Governor, including:

(1)__Two representatives of the building trades who are directly involved or have experience in code setting or