Building Codes Assistance Project

On February 2, a bill (SB 73) was introduced in the Nevada General Assembly that would revise the process of updating the state's building energy codes by establishing the standards adopted by the Nevada State Office of Energy as the minimum standards for building energy efficiency and conservation.  The bill requires local governments to adopt the codes set by the Office of Energy and to enforce them (they are also allowed to adopt more stringent standards provided they give notice to the Office of Energy).

SB 73 mandates the adoption of the most recent version of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and requires the adoption of the most recent updated version of the IECC every three years. The Office of Energy must still hold public hearings in three different locations in the state after giving 30 days' notice of such hearings before adopting any new standards.

STATUS: SB 73 was approved by the Senate 21-0 on April 17 and by the Assembly 41-0 on May 22. Governor Jim Gibbons signed the bill into law as Chapter 245 on May 28, effective immediately.

More information on SB 73: Bill Home Page | Text (enrolled) | Nevada State Office of Energy

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