(1) Any interested party may suggest amendments to the Uniform State Building Code to the department. The department shall transmit all suggested amendments to the committee and receive comments from the committee on the advisability of the suggested amendments.
(2) The department may amend the Uniform State Building Code at any time, but only after notice in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A. Adopted amendments shall be effective statewide.
(3) No amendment shall violate the performance orientation of the code, favor certain materials or suppliers, or weaken the life safety features of the Uniform State Building Code as specified in KRS 198B.050(3).