SAVANNAH, GA-- The National Conference of Insurance Legislators has adopted a model law for minimum statewide building standards at its spring meeting here.

North Dakota Rep. George Keiser, R-Bismarck, sponsored the legislation approved at Friday's session, which he said offers comprehensive guidance to states interested in establishing a statewide building standard.

He noted local governments could establish even stricter codes in response to conditions in their area.

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