The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) has released proposed changes to the 2012 model building code and will be holding public hearings on September 14 and 21. The draft code is based on 2012 IECC and has a few Washington-specific elements, including eliminating equipment tradeoffs. The public comment period is currently open and all comments are due September 21.
In May 2012, California approved its next building energy code update, the 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (BEES, also referred to as Title 24, Part 6), setting the stage to once again claim one of the most efficient energy codes in the nation. The update’s timing is considered crucial given California’s population growth projections of 12% over the next eight years...
The states of Missouri and Kansas present unique challenges to building energy code adoption support. As home rule states[1], they do not adopt mandatory statewide codes...
Anchorage, AK – August 24, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Would-be homeowners often feel stressed and anxious when they face myriad decisions affecting their purchase; and often the desire for aesthetic improvements overshadows the consideration of home ...
On August 17, the Illinois legislature approved Senate Bill 3724 which states that the Illinois Capital Development Board shall review and adopt the most recent version of the International Energy Conservation Code within one year after its publication. Additionally, the Code shall take effect within 6 months after it is adopted by the Board. The Code adopted in 2012 will take effect on January 1, 2013, and shall apply to any new building or structure in Illinois for which a building permit...
