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This bill updates New Hampshire's state building code to adopt the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) or a similar code that achieves equivalent or greater energy savings. The primary purpose is to enable the state to access federal funding opportunities from initiatives like the Inflation Reduction Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and Department of Energy programs. Specifically, the bill amends the existing state building code definition to replace the 2018 version of the IECC with the 2021 version, while also providing flexibility by allowing alternative codes that meet or exceed the energy conservation standards. The bill includes several international building codes from the 2021 edition, such as those for building construction, plumbing, mechanical systems, residential construction, and swimming pools, along with the 2020 National Electrical Code. The new building code standards will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving builders and stakeholders time to prepare for the updated requirements. By adopting more recent and potentially more energy-efficient building codes, the state aims to improve construction standards and qualify for important federal funding sources.

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