Denver City Council Adopts 2009 IECC Effective Oct. 17
On June 13, the Denver City Council unanimously adopted the 2009 IECC in its update to the 2011 Denver Building Code for new home and commercial construction, renovations, and additions. This makes Denver the largest Colorado city to adopt the national model energy code.
The new energy code will achieve approximately a 15 percent increase in energy efficiency compared to the performance of homes built to the current Denver energy code, and a 5 percent increase in energy efficiency for commercial building tenants and owners. The code will take effect on October 17.
More Information: 2011 Denver Building Code | SWEEP Press Release
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