What is the term for legislation that allows a local jurisdiction to adopt specific codes?

The term that refers to legislation enabling a local jurisdiction to adopt specific codes is known as enabling legislation. This type of legislation provides the authority for local governments to implement codes and regulations that address their unique needs and circumstances. Enabling legislation grants jurisdiction-specific powers, allowing local authorities to customize building, fire safety, and zoning codes to best serve their communities while still adhering to broader state and federal laws.

Building ordinances are specific rules that a local government may enact under the authority provided by enabling legislation, but they do not encompass the broader granting of powers that enabling legislation represents. Fire safety codes are specific regulations aimed at ensuring fire safety within buildings and facilities, while the regulatory framework refers to the overall system of regulations and rules governing an industry or activity, rather than the enabling mechanism itself.