Adoption of regulations for energy conservation in buildings; exemptions; applicability and enforcement; procedures for adoption.
1. The Director shall adopt regulations for the conservation of energy in buildings, including manufactured homes, which establish the minimum standards for:
(a) The construction of floors, walls, ceilings and roofs;
(b) The equipment and systems for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning;
(c) Electrical equipment and systems;
(d) Insulation; and
(e) Other factors which affect the use of energy in a building.
2. The Director may exempt a building from a standard if he determines that application of the standard to the building would not accomplish the purpose of the regulations.
3. The regulations must authorize allowances in design and construction for sources of renewable energy used to supply all or a part of the energy required in a building.
4. The standards adopted by the Director are the minimum standards for the conservation of energy which apply only to areas in which the governing body of the local government has not adopted standards for the conservation of energy in buildings. Such governing bodies shall assist the Director in the enforcement of the regulations adopted pursuant to this section.
5. The Director shall solicit comments regarding the adoption of regulations pursuant to this section from:
(a) Persons in the business of constructing and selling homes;
(b) Contractors;
(c) Public utilities;
(d) Local building officials; and
(e) The general public,
Ê before adopting any regulations. The Director must conduct at least three hearings in different locations in the State, after giving 30 days’ notice of each hearing, before he may adopt any regulations pursuant to this section.
Last modified: February 26, 2006