S. 2458 would promote and enhance the operation of local building code enforcement administration across the country by establishing a competitive Federal matching grant program.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editCommunity Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 - Requires the wikiSecretary of Housing and be the firstUrban Development to provideaward grants, on a detailed summarycompetitive basis and with federal matching funds, to qualified local building code enforcement departments to increase staffing, provide staff training, increase staff competence and professional qualifications, support individual certification or departmental accreditation, or for capital expenditures specifically dedicated to department administration.

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== Status of the Legislation ==

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== Points in Favor ==

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