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VA HB2227

VA HB2227
Uniform Statewide Building Code; amendments, energy efficiency and conservation.


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Introduced
01/13/2021
In Committee
02/05/2021
Crossed Over
02/04/2021
Passed
Dead
02/08/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Uniform Statewide Building Code; amendments; energy efficiency and conservation. Directs the Board of Housing and Community Development, upon each publication by the International Code Council of a new version of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), to consider adopting amendments to the Uniform Statewide Building Code to address changes in the IECC related to energy efficiency and conservation. Uniform Statewide Building Code; amendments; energy efficiency and conservation. Directs the Board of Housing and Community Development, upon each publication by the International Code Council of a new version of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), to consider adopting amendments to the Uniform Statewide Building Code to address changes in the IECC related to energy efficiency and conservation.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Board of Housing and Community Development to consider adopting amendments to the Uniform Statewide Building Code (Building Code) whenever the International Code Council publishes a new version of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The purpose is to address changes in the IECC related to energy efficiency and conservation, and the Board must consider adopting Building Code standards that are at least as stringent as those in the new IECC version. The bill also requires the Board to assess the public health, safety, and welfare benefits of adopting these standards, including potential energy savings and air quality benefits, compared to the cost of initial construction.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Continued to 2021 Sp. Sess. 1 in General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N) (on 02/05/2021)

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