BCAP Public Comments to Utah Uniform Building Code Commission on 2009 IECC
Publication Date:
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Summary:
On September 8, 2009, BCAP submitted comments to the Utah Uniform Building Code Commission in support of that body's prospective adoption of the 2009 IECC.
Utah Uniform Building Codes Commission
September 8, 2009
P.O. Box 146741
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
RE: Comments of the Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP) in support of Utah’s adoption of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
Dear Commission Members:
The Building Codes Assistance Project supports the adoption of the 2009 IECC for residential and non-residential construction in Utah. To ensure a more consistent and efficient set of energy standards, we believe that the 2009 IECC –without weakening amendments – should be a fundamental part of the state’s energy future.
BCAP strongly urges rulemaking to regulate the code as an effective means for the state to comply with the latest national model energy codes, as well as align it with the requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act). The successful adoption and implementation of the 2009 IECC will ensure that Utah qualifies for more than $35 million in federal stimulus funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (http://www.energy.gov/utah.htm ). Moreover, the code will benefit the state for years to come by reducing building energy consumption and pollution, increasing utility system reliability, creating a more comfortable living and working environment for Utah’s citizens, and saving homeowners and businesses money in reduced energy bills, thereby stimulating the state economy.
Building efficiency should be a central component of Utah’s efforts to secure a stable and prosperous energy future. BCAP welcomes the opportunity to work with the Utah Uniform Building Codes Commission in any way we can to support the state’s incorporation of the 2009 IECC for both residential and non-residential construction, and we offer our assistance to plan training and other implementation activities, should you so desire.
Regards,
OCEAN Resource:
OCEAN Approved
