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WEEK OF FEBRUARY 13 – 17, 2012
CODE ALERT BULLETIN
Brought to you by the Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP) and its websiteThe Online Code Environment & Advocacy Network (OCEAN)
Welcome to the weekly Code Alert Bulletin designed to share information and support timely
participation in state and local activities related to the adoption and implementation of building energy
codes. This bulletin highlights immediate opportunities to influence state and local policy outcomes,
indicates code status, and recommends contact for action. By promoting these opportunities among
energy efficiency supporters, advocates can collectively increase their impact at legislative and
regulatory proceedings at the state and local levels.
Please forward this bulletin to others who support the advancement of building energy efficiency.
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* CODE RESOURCES & EVENTS *
NRDC/BCAP – Feb. 17 Webinar on California’s Proposed Title 24 Energy Code Update
OCEAN –Five-Minute OCEAN User Survey Requested; $25 Gift Card Raffle
RECA – Website Updated; 2012 IECC Residential Compliance Guides Available
EduCode 2012 – Annual ICC Training Event in Las Vegas Feb. 27 – Mar. 2
* GENERAL ALERTS *
SPEER – New Regional Energy Efficiency Organization Created for Oklahoma, Texas
* ONGOING STATE ALERTS *
Alabama – AERC Board Postpones Final Approval Vote on State Code Update
Indiana – Residential Code Update Effective Date Set for April 5
South Carolina – House and Senate Committees Advance 2009 IECC Legislation
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NRDC/BCAP CALIFORNIA WEBINARS Alert Status: The California Energy Commission (CEC) has prepared draft language for its update to the state
building energy code (Title 24, Part 6), the 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (BEES) The current draft
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represents a 30% energy savings over the current 2008 version. It is scheduled to be released for a 45-day public
comment period on February 24.
On February 15, BCAP and NRDC hosted a brief webinar on the details of the new building energy code, including
why it is critically important that the public serve as active participants in the process. If you missed the
presentation and are interesting in learning more, the slides of the presentation along with a summary of the
changes to the BEES and a Title 24, Part 6 fact sheet are now available online. There is also a second webinar you
can attend:
Fri. Feb. 17: 10:00am-11:00am PT (1:00pm-2:00pm ET) – Energy efficiency advocates, environmental justice
supporters, affordable housing advocates and clean energy groups.
Register now via email for the Feb. 17 session. Upon confirmation, you will receive an email that includes a link
to join the webinar and presentation materials. The session has a 70 person limit so we request individuals from
an organization share a single connection to allow more to join.
More Information: OCEAN Story Link | Register by Email: Feb. 17 | Presentation Slides | Title 24 Homepage | 2013
BEES Changes | Title 24 Fact Sheet
Action: If interested in getting involved, please contact Jamy Bacchus of NRDC [ [email protected]] or Paul Karrer
with BCAP [[email protected]]
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OCEAN USER SURVEY Alert Status: Please help us in our continued effort to ensure that OCEAN is serving all users to the best of its
capability by filling out this 5 minute survey found here. Additionally, all participants will be entered into a raffle
to win a $25 Amazon.com gift card. Don't miss out! Access and complete the User Survey.
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RECA COMPLIANCE GUIDES Alert Status: The Responsible Energy Codes Alliance (RECA) has launched significant updates to its website
http://www.reca-codes.org, including residential code compliance guides for all 50 states for the 2012 IECC.
More Information: RECA Homepage | Compliance Guides: 2006 IECC | 2009 IECC | 2012 IECC
Action: To learn more, please contact Eric Lacey with RECA [[email protected]]
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EDUCODE 2012 Alert Status: The annual training conference EduCode 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada from February 27 through March
2, 2012. This event features highly specialized courses for working professionals, including architectural,
plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and structural, fire protection, code enforcement and leadership topics essential
for building design, expanding your skills, and earning and maintaining certifications and other credentials.
Register online now and save money on early registration through February 10, 2012.
More Information: BCAP EduCode Event Page | Register Now | EduCode Brochure | Hotel Information and
Directions
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*****SPEER
Alert Status: The South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER) has become America’s
newest Regional Energy Efficiency Organization (REEO) as of December 2011. SPEER is committed to the
accelerated adoption of advanced building systems and energy efficiency products and services in the south
central United States, including Oklahoma and Texas, states that were not associated with the other five
American REEOs.
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More Information: SPEER Website | BCAP Texas State Page | BCAP Oklahoma State Page
Action: If interested in getting involved, please contact Doug Lewin with SPEER [[email protected]] or Paul
Karrer with BCAP [[email protected]]
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ALABAMA Alert Status: A January 12 vote to give final approval to Alabama’s first mandatory statewide energy code was
postponed due to a lack of a quorum of the Alabama Residential and Energy Code (AERC) Board. The final draft of
the AERC was published in the November 30 issue of the state administrative journal. Board members plan to
meet again in February, republish the code in the journal, and vote for final approval in April. The previously
planned June 1, 2012 effective date for enforcement will likely also be postponed.
As proposed, the commercial code would be based on the 2009 IECC. The residential code would be based on
Chapter 11 of the 2009 IRC with list of amendments.
Legislation passed in March 2010 (SB 315) created the AERC Board with the authority to adopt mandatory
residential and commercial energy codes for the entire state and residential building codes for jurisdictions that
had not implemented a residential building code prior to March 2010. The state has previously adopted the
Residential Energy Code for Alabama (RECA 2004) – based on the 2000 IECC – as a voluntary code for residential
construction. Since December 2008, the 2006 IECC has been encouraged for private commercial construction. The
Alabama Building Commission enforces ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 for all state building construction.
The Alabama Energy Code Ambassadors Program (ECAP) will also expand in 2012.
More Information: OCEAN Story Link | Rule 305-2-4 | SB 315 | ADECA Building Energy Efficiency | ADECA Building
Energy Codes
Action: If interested in getting involved, please contact Jenah Zweig with SEEA [[email protected]] or Brian
Sernulka with BCAP [[email protected]]
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INDIANA
Alert Status: An effective date of April 5, 2012 has been set for Indiana’s residential energy code update. Afterreceiving approval by the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission on November 2, rule LSA #11-
84 successfully passed through the state’s administrative review process. The rule amends the energy provisions
of the 2005 Indiana Residential Code (675 IAC 14-4.3), currently based on the 1992 Model Energy Code, by
adopting provisions of Chapter 11 of the 2009 IRC with amendments to make it equivalent to Chapter 4 of the
2009 IECC. The rule does not propose updates to the non-energy provisions of the state’s residential code.
The state previously updated its commercial energy code incorporating ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007, effective
May 6, 2010.
More Information: OCEAN Story Link | Indiana News Archive | Update Text: LSA Rule #11-84 | Indiana FPBSC
Action: If interested in getting involved, please contact Isaac Elnecave of MEEA [[email protected]]
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SOUTH CAROLINA Alert Status: In February, House and Senate committees in the South Carolina Legislature approved bills to update
the South Carolina Energy Standard to reference the 2009 IECC (it currently references the 2006 IECC). On
February 1, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed S. 1110. On February 2, the House Labor Commerce and
Industry Committee passed H. 4639. The South Carolina Home Builders Association spoke in favor of the bills,
which now move to the floor of each chamber.
The proposed update previously won approval by the state Energy Advisory Council (EAC) of the Public Utility
Review Committee of the South Carolina Legislature. The planned effective date would be January 1, 2013.
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The South Carolina Building Code Council has also begun to review of the 2012 family of I-codes. Recent
investigation and analysis by Mathis Consulting Company for the 2012 IECC for South Carolina showed cost
effective and significant energy and peak power benefits to the state.
BCAP also recently completed its South Carolina Strategic Compliance Plan as part of its Compliance Planning
Assistance (CPA) Program.
More Information: OCEAN Story Link | Bills: S. 1110 & H. 4639 | PURC | SC Compliance Plan | Mathis 2012 IECC
Cost Study
Action: If interested in getting involved, please contact Brian Sernulka with BCAP [[email protected]] or Jenah
Zweig with SEEA [[email protected]]
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EVENTS, HEARINGS, AND COMMENT DEADLINES Wed, Feb 17: California – NRDC/BCAP Webinar on proposed Title 24 code update (1pm ET / 10am PT)
Mon-Fri, Feb 27-Mar 2: EduCode –Annual code training conference in Las Vegas, NV
Mon-Fri, Feb 27-Mar 2: EduCode – Annual code training conference in Las Vegas, NV
Thur, Mar 1: North Carolina – 2012 NC Energy Conservation Code mandatory compliance effective
Thur, Mar 15: Florida – Anticipated effective date of 2010 Florida Building Code (2009 IECC/ state-
based)
Thur, Apr 5: Indiana – Effective date of 2011 Amendments to Indiana Residential Code (2009 IRC+IECC)
Fri, Jun 1: Alabama – Tentative effective date of Alabama Energy and Residential Code (2009 IECC &
IRC)
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